M2 60mm mortar info needed

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dantheman
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M2 60mm mortar info needed

Post by dantheman » Sat Nov 18, 2017 5:44 am

I recently acquired a M2 60mm mortar setup and I am starting to restore parts of it. The bipod is dated 1955 so it’s a later production one. I need some help and I have a have a few questions.

https://flic.kr/p/Dwia2L

The barrel isn’t live, it’s a black powder setup.

First thing I need help with is I want to replicate the leather leg strap that the WW2 models had. Can someone who owns one of these take some measurements of the leather leg strap, buckle, and leather grip that goes above it on the leg? I have some material I just need detailed measurements and pictures. A close up of both sides of the rivets that hold the strap on would be greatly appreciated as well.

Next thing, the lower tube clamp... mine is aluminum

https://flic.kr/p/21E8HoX

Is this just because it’s later production? Or were they all aluminum castings?

I appreciate any help in advance. Also, any leads on where I can find a traversing mechanism or any parts at all for that matter would be appreciated. The traversing screw mechanism in mine is all home made...
-Dan

1945 GPW 267188 (numbers matching)


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