Original U.S. WWII 60mm Mortar Round Crate with Rope - Dated October 1944

Original Item. Only One Available. 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 base plate, 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.

This is a great WWII 60mm mortar crate with its original lid and carry rope. The interior also retains the cardboard separators, so you could find some of the original husks and make a great display! The crate measures 7½ x 13¾ x 17¼”.

The crate retains its stenciled markings:

R4CAC
60MM. MOR, M1
H.E. M49A2
10 RDS. IN
10-44
49 LBS
1.0. CU. FT.
LOADED LOT
WC-94-162

Comes ready for display.