US 106mm Recoilless Rifle Round INERT

The US 106mm Recoilless Rifle Round INERT is a deactivated example of the ammunition used by the M40 106mm recoilless rifle, developed and widely deployed by the United States military during the mid-20th century. This inert round consists of a metal casing and projectile, rendered completely non-functional by the absence of live explosives and propellant. The full-size round was originally designed for use in anti-tank and anti-fortification roles, offering significant firepower with reduced recoil due to its vented design. Measuring approximately 1 meter in length and weighing over 10 kilograms when live, the inert version retains the external features, markings, and physical dimensions of the original. Items like this are sought for reference, instructional purposes, or display in military history collections. This artifact represents a significant period in post-World War II military technology, reflecting the evolution of portable heavy weaponry in the latter half of the twentieth century.