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ABL 2 inch Mortar

ABL  2 inch Mortar

Description

Item probably purchased as a British WW2 type 2" mortar. Similar examples are marketed as this. However 'MORTAR 8*' marking suggests that this is a post-war Belgian example. Inert Illumination round also accessioned under this number

Marks and Stamps: (Base of tube) ?? MORTAR 8* LB (Round) 2 IN M ILL MK2/2 P1 HB&S 12/65 P

Specifications

Accession Number: 267 Period of Use: 1940s - 1960s
Type: Other War Zones:
Country of Origin: Belgium Type Date: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown Serial Number: 0635
Manufacture Date: Unknown Calibre/Ammunition: 2"
Weight: Length Overall:
Cyclic Rate: Single shot Length Barrel: 525mm
Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 26429

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