60mm M720 High Explosive Mortar in Fiber Tube with Dummy Fuze
Historical Significance:
The M720 round is a high-explosive mortar shell extensively used by the U.S. military. Primarily designed for the M224 60mm lightweight company mortar system, the M720 provides infantry units with indirect fire support. The round is known for its effectiveness in delivering high-explosive payloads to neutralize enemy personnel, light armor, and fortifications. Its design incorporates multiple increment charges to adjust the range and trajectory, offering flexibility in various combat scenarios.
The M224 mortar system and its ammunition, including the M720 round, played a significant role in numerous military operations, providing reliable and accurate fire support. The use of increment charges allows for precise adjustments to the round's flight path, ensuring that targets can be engaged effectively at varying distances. The M720's design and functionality have made it a staple in modern military arsenals.
Product Details:
This inert M720 round with dummy increment charges and dummy fuze is a genuine military artifact that has been carefully deactivated for safe handling and display.
- Authentic Design: This round is a real M720 mortar round, deactivated to make it completely inert, ensuring safety while retaining its historical integrity. It includes a point detonating practice fuse, which authentically represents the live ammunition.
- High-Quality Construction: Built to military specifications, this round offers durability and maintains its display value. The inert components replicate the original design, offering a realistic and educational display piece.
- Historical Accuracy: As a genuine M720 round, it faithfully represents the design and dimensions used in military operations, providing a tangible connection to modern military history.
Collector's Item:
Owning this inert60mm M720 High Explosive Mortar in Fiber Tube with M571 Practice Fuze means adding a piece of modern military history to your collection. This authentic round offers both historical significance and detailed craftsmanship, making it a valuable addition for any military collector.
Why Choose Our M720 Round:
Choosing this inert M720 round ensures you receive a genuine, historically accurate product. Expertly deactivated to maintain its display value, this round is an excellent addition to museums, educational institutions, and private collections. Its educational significance and historical authenticity offer an unparalleled experience for collectors and historians alike.
Approx length 16", Approx width 3", Approx weight 3.6lbs.
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