U.S. WWII M1 Anti-Tank Mine

Description

New Made Item: A fabulous full size steel non-functional reproduction of the classic U.S. WW2 anti-tank mine used in Eurpoe and the Pacific theater during World War Two.

During WWII the United States developed and used several versions of Anti-Tank mines, starting with the M1, followed by the M1A1 and finally the M4. They all had the same basic design of a “spider” on the top of the mine being used to actuate a fuse in the center of the mine when it was subjected to enough pressure. The M1 had two locations where it was filled with explosives, while the M1A1 only had one, as well as utilized a simpler design spider that required less machine time. The more advanced M4 mine also featured two secondary fuse locations that could be used to make the mines much harder to remove or defuse.

The mine features and all steel body, correct “spider” top, carry handle, fuse, pull cord with pin, and a black painted stenciled letters that read:

ANTI-TANK

MINE M1

Perfect for any display or reenactment.

Dimensions:

8″ diameter

4.5″ High (with spider frame attached)

Weight: 4 1/2 Lbs