Item Description
Original Item: Only One Set Available. Deactivated to BATF specifications and is totally inert and incapable of firing a round. Not Available for Export.
This is a genuine United States manufactured WWII M2 mortar tube with early issue bipod, and a genuine USGI issue inert M49 series round.
Our non-firing display Mortar is offered in excellent condition, with lots of markings to research and explore. Unlike previous offerings, this has an original tube, demilitarized to BATF specifications, with a bore-width hole in the side and welded-in cross pin. The tube still has the original base cup, which has been painted over and re-marked several times, but still shows serial NO. 33529 ORD. DEPT. U.S.A., as well as a 1944 date, amongst other markings.
It also features an original early adjustable M2 bipod mount and original base plate. This early version does not have the later cover over the traverse worm gear. The T&E mechanism works perfectly, the leg angle adjustment works correctly.
The data plate on the bipod reads:
MORTAR, MOUNT
60MM. M2. NO. 32910
ORD. DEPT. U.S.A.
K.V.S. MFG. & ENG. CO. 1944
INSP. C. J. I.
There are also part numbers and maker marks on various parts of the bipod mount, which are clearly visible. The set assembles correctly, and can be adjusted for traverse and elevation.
The included inert mortar round is a lovely example, and is equipped with an aluminum housed point detonating fuse P.D.F. M52 made by P.M.C., which is dated 12-41. The body of the round is from a Vietnam war era M49A3 HE (High Explosive) round, which looks almost identical to the WWII M49A2 type. There are some markings on the fin area, but they are illegible due to oxidation.
This is truly a remarkable piece, and would make a great centerpiece to any WWII collection. Ready to display!
The U.S. M2 60 mm mortar was developed from the heavier 81 mm M1 Mortar to provide a lighter-weight alternative to company-level fire support. The M2 attempted to bridge the gap between the 81 mm mortar and the hand grenade. Normally employed by the weapons platoon of a U.S. infantry company, the M2 is of the usual mortar pattern of the day. It consists of a smoothbore metal tube on a rectangular baseplate, supported by a simple bipod with the elevation and traverse mechanisms. The firing pin was fixed in the base cap of the tube, and the bomb was fired automatically when it dropped down the barrel. Though classed as a light mortar, the M2 had considerable range compared to the 50 mm and 60 mm mortars of most other nations, and its fixed-firing pin design allowed a high rate of fire by trained crews. The M2 Mortar was used throughout World War II by the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps.
- This product is not available for international shipping.
Totally inert, cannot be converted to an explosive device, not available for export. This item is completely legal within the USA. International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and Local laws. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America.
All deactivated ordnance sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF).
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