May 11, 2014 · After some redesigning, to meet the dimensional availability of materials available in the US, the new design was adopted as the M2 60mm. The first production contract for 1500 mortars was given to Read Machinery Company (Readco) in January 1940.

The M2 mortar is a 60 millimeter smoothbore, muzzle-loading, high-angle-of-fire weapon used by U.S. forces in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War for light infantry support.

secure the legs to the barrel when the mortar is carried. (2) The elevating mechanism assembly consists mainly of an elevating screw nut which moves vertically on a screw within a guide tube. The elevating screw is actuated by a crank attached to its lower end. The upper end of the

Dec 8, 2017 · Ground combat units appreciated the 81mm mortar because of its mobile and hard-hitting qualities, and that is why it occupied a prominent place in the arsenal of American fighting forces during the Second World War.

The M21 mortar motor carriage (MMC) was a self-propelled artillery mount on a half-track chassis used by the United States Army during World War II. It was equipped with an 81 mm M1 mortar and an air-cooled M2 Browning machine gun .

A number of US-friendly forces received M2 mortars, including China (later relocated to Taiwan), France (saw action in its colonies in Indochina and Algeria), Portugal (saw action in its colonies in Africa), South Vietnam (saw action in Vietnam War), and many others.

Jan 18, 2025 · I am slowly collecting some of the various manuals and pieces of equipment that go with the WW2 US M2 60mm Mortar. Please add any photos and or descriptions of anything you have in you collection. Here is an interesting not often seen extra manual for the 60mm, published by the Infantry Journal during WW2.

WW2 Reproduction US 60mm Mortar End Cap for barrel. This is a must for those with bipod and base plate that are building a Mortar Set. Excellent Condition... $125.00

Nov 15, 2009 · Being a mortarman is both art and science, some of the really good ones can drop 4 out of 5 rounds in a 55 gallon oil drum at @2000 yards (the WWII era M49A2-A3 had a max range just shy of 2000 yards and the last iteration of the round the A4 just a hair over 2000 yards).

This is a genuine United States manufactured WWII 1943 dated M2 mortar tube with 1945 dated bipod and base plate offered in excellent condition. The mortar come with the following great accessorie Original Item: Only One Set Available.