Original U.S. WWII 1945 Dated Paratrooper M18 Recoilless Rifle with Field Cover, 57mm Round in Canister & More - Inert Japanese Military Maps A lovely assortment of items

A lovely assortment of items ready for display

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

with some fading from runner wear and cleaning

The celluloid is still in very good condition

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

Original U.S. WWII 1945 Dated Paratrooper M18 Recoilless Rifle with Field Cover, 57mm Round in Canister & More - Inert Japanese Military Maps A lovely assortment of itemsOriginal 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