Original U.S. WWII 1945 Dated Paratrooper M18 Recoilless Rifle with Field Cover, 57mm Round in Canister & More - Inert Japanese Military Maps including British India

including British India

The steel dome is very clearly dated on the right rear with the date 1812 under V

but was primarily used as an anti-aircraft gun in fixed mounts with one to three guns

so there is no way for us to unfold it anymore

Established on 24 January 1964

Original U.S. WWII 1945 Dated Paratrooper M18 Recoilless Rifle with Field Cover, 57mm Round in Canister & More - Inert Japanese Military Maps including British IndiaOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an incredible find, only the third example we have ever offered, and possibly the best! A totally authentic World War Two M18 Recoilless Rifle, rendered totally inert (de militarized) in compliance with BATF specifications. It has had the firing mechanism deactivated, a bore width hole cut through the bore, and steel cross pin welded across the breech to prevent loading. The housing at the rear was flame cut