Original U.S. Vietnam War 60mm Mortar M83 Illuminating Cartridge (ILL) dated 1967 - Inert Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly It measures 35" overall when

It measures 35" overall when fully extended including the front sun shade and 11" when fully closed

There is unfortunately not much out there except for the name

AIR FORCES

On 1 April the squadron was assigned to the 801st Bombardment Group (Provisional)

complete with a steel scabbard and frog

Original U.S. Vietnam War 60mm Mortar M83 Illuminating Cartridge (ILL) dated 1967 - Inert Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly It measures 35" overall whenOriginal Item: Only One Available. Totally inert and demilitarized according to BATF guidelines with hollow body and inert fuse. This mortar round cannot be converted to an explosive devise and is not available for export. The M83 Illuminating Cartridge (ILL) was a pyrotechnic parachute flare shell used in night missions requiring illumination for assistance in observation. This is a nice Vietnam War 1967 dated example designed for use with the U. S.