Original U.S. WWII Chemical Mortar Round Crate with Chemical Corps Stencil - Dated September 1943

Original Item: Only One Available. The M2 4.2-inch mortar was a U.S. rifled 4.2-inch (107 mm) mortar used during the Second World War, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. It entered service in 1943. It was nicknamed the "Goon Gun" (from its large bullet-shaped shells, monopod, and rifled bore) or the "Four-Deuce" (from its bore size in inches). In 1951, it began to be phased out in favor of the M30 mortar of the same caliber.

This is a fantastic WWII crate for the carrying of two 4.2cm Chemical mortar rounds. The crate measures roughly 25 x 10 x 6½” and still retains the stenciling on the front:

2 - COMPLETE RDS. 4.2CM
HIGH EXPLOSIVE
AMMUNITION FOR CANNON
WITH EXPLOSIVE
PROJECTILES

C
CWS
S
9-43

U.S.
(CHEMICAL CORPS INSIGNIA)
61.75LBS
LOT KN-90

The hinges still work fine, and the inserts are present to hold the rounds in place.

A great and scarce crate, ready for further research and display.