Art Posted September 30, 2018 Share #1 Posted September 30, 2018 I bought a us army paper lot here on the forum & when I got it this was included. Look like a Chinese ,ade mortar that I would assume was the GI's bringback. I know nothing about these, but it looks like the shell or whatever that propels it may be intact. I am assuming it is until I find out different anyway & I have it safe in my garage for now. Think it's intact or is there a way to tell. I'd prefer NOT to blow my hand off. ANY help is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted September 30, 2018 Share #2 Posted September 30, 2018 Art..I would heed little attention to a response that is given without hands on inspection...please be cautious...a mistake here would be irreversible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzjgr Posted September 30, 2018 Share #3 Posted September 30, 2018 Please, that thing is dead as a doornail.... A. it is just the fins B. The propelling cartridge is basically a 12 gauge shotgun shell, and the primer is punched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomorgan Posted September 30, 2018 Share #4 Posted September 30, 2018 Looks like the primer is expended on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted September 30, 2018 Share #5 Posted September 30, 2018 Please, that thing is dead as a doornail.... A. it is just the fins B. The propelling cartridge is basically a 12 gauge shotgun shell, and the primer is punched. Please, you're kind of the reason we try to err on safety's side...your insolence is unfounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USARV72 Posted September 30, 2018 Share #6 Posted September 30, 2018 From experience the primer has been fired, indicated by the impression in it. Look in the other end will reveal an empty casing, unless filled/ full of some other substance. Avoidance or Extreem care should be observed unless one has knowledge of ord. John is 100% correct in being careful. nuf sed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted October 1, 2018 Thanks guys. Can't see the other end of the shell because it is packed or filled with hard substance. Good info to know here. Probably no value in these fins is there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted October 1, 2018 Share #8 Posted October 1, 2018 This question is beyond the scope of the USMF, we have always steered clear of allowing these type inquiries. We don't know who is responding and their knowledge of ordnance. It is virtually impossible to walk somebody through a process of deactivating or clearing some single dimensional image of something that could maim or cause the loss of your life. This is a decision consciously made by the forum for the benefit of all.If you have live ordnance it is best left to the professionals and with the ability to visually inspect. It's better to be safe than lose a hand...a eye or your life for a $20 profit. Robert Wilson I will lock this thread...I apologize since I should have closed it immediately. RGW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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