| Accession Number | REL/19623.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Artillery |
| Physical description | Paint, Steel |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England |
| Date made | c 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
3 inch Mortar Barrel
Description
3 inch mortar barrel. Muzzle loading, smoothbore mortar barrel made from ordnance steel. The barrel has the base plate stud attached to the breach. The barrel is painted olive drab. Markings - L9306.
History / Summary
The 3 inch mortar was used by the British and Australian Army during the Second World War and Korea.