US GI 81MM MORTAR AMMO CAN (PA156) USED

Genuine US GI PA156 81mm Mortar Ammo Cans — the real thing, originally issued to carry 81mm HE M889A1 cartridges for the M252 mortar system. These tall, heavy-gauge steel cans came straight from US military supply channels and are stenciled with authentic service markings, NSNs, and lot numbers that collectors, preppers, and surplus enthusiasts immediately recognize. For a shop counter or category page, this is the kind of oversized, no-nonsense steel container that moves on sight.

Because of its unusual 22-inch interior depth, the PA156 solves storage problems that standard .30 and .50 cal cans can't touch. End customers use these for long-gun accessories, break-down rifle and shotgun storage, tripods, mortar tubes, fishing rod tubes, long tools, welding rods, emergency kits, bulk ammo, dry goods, and off-grid caches. The rubber gasket and latching lid seal out water, dust, and pests — making it a favorite for garage, basement, truck bed, cabin, and bug-out storage.

Who It Sells To

• Military surplus collectors and reenactors after authentic, marked US-issue containers
• Preppers building sealed, waterproof caches for ammo, food, documents, and gear
• Hunters and shooters needing tall storage for long items and bulk ammunition
• Airsoft and paintball players storing gear, gas, and BBs in a rugged case
• Handloaders, hobbyists, and garage tinkerers who want indestructible steel bins

Key Features

• Authentic US GI issue — PA156 designation, olive drab finish with original yellow military stencils (1315-01-353-7619-C869, "CARTRIDGE, 81MM: HE, M889A1 W/FUZE, PD, M935 FOR MORTAR, M252")
• All-steel construction at roughly 20 lbs empty — built to survive stacking, transport, and long-term storage
• Rubber gasket seal locks out water, sand, dust, and humidity
• Removable lid with heavy latches on both ends for full top access
• Dual swing-out steel carry handles — one on each side for two-person carry of heavy loads
• Tall 22" interior fits gear that won't go in a standard ammo can

Specifications

• Material: 100% steel
• Color: Olive Drab
• Interior Dimensions: 12.75" W × 5" D × 22" H
• Exterior Dimensions: 14" W × 5.5" D × 22.5" H
• Weight: approx. 20 lbs empty
• NSN: 8140-01-354-4996
• Military Designation: PA156
• Country of Origin: USA

Condition

Used, in good serviceable shape. Expect honest field-use character — scuffs, scratches, faded or partial stencils, hardware patina, and lot-number variation from can to can. That well-worn look is exactly what buyers of genuine US surplus are after; it confirms the piece did real service before finding its second life in a customer's shop, shed, or shooting bench.