Featured in this lot is this Korean War era 75mm M31A1 recoilless artillery shell circa 1953. The artillery shell features a wonderfully and professionally crafted construction that shows the 75mm basket casing with holes to allow for the "recoilless" effect. The shell is marked on the bottom as follow: AMM LOT MA-1-5 - SHELL HEP-T T151E2 - FOR RIFLE M20 - 75mm M31A1 - LOT-MGF-1-75 1953. The condition of this recoilless artillery shell is well preserved with some oxidation to the shell consistent with age but otherwise shows a well preserved overall condition. The measurements of this artillery shell is 16" x 4 1/4" x 4 1/4". The collective weight of this artillery shell is 4lb.