| Accession Number | RELAWM15576.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Artillery Accessory |
| Maker |
VS Mfg & Eng Co |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | 1940 |
| Conflict |
Korea, 1950-1953 Second World War, 1939-1945 Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
M2 60 mm Mortar Barrel Bipod
Description
M2 60 mm mortar bipod made from ordnance steel. The bipod is adjustable for elevation and traverse and can be folded for transportation. The bipod is painted olive drab.
History / Summary
The M2 60 mm mortar was the standard light infantry mortar for US forces in the Second World War. The mortar consists of three main components, the mortar tube, bipod and the baseplate. This mortar is complete with base plate, bipod and M4 sight clinometer.