| Place | Asia: Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL36144 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Artillery |
| Physical description | Steel |
| Maker |
Soltam Ltd |
| Place made | Israel |
| Date made | c 1980 |
| Conflict |
Afghanistan, 2001-2021 |
60 mm Soltam Standard Mortar
Description
The mortar consists of a barrel and a baseplate. The barrel is made from alloy steel and has a smoothbore internal profile. A striker pin is contained in the breech piece which is screwed to the mortar tube. The baseplate is of welded construction with a flat, dished top plate and three webbed ribs for firing support. The center of the baseplate has a socket to take the ball mount of the breech piece. A clamping ring is attached to the base plate to secure the barrel rigidly to the baseplate. There is a simple drum sight which is clamped to the top of the barrel. The mortar is painted olive drab. Markings - TUBE - E0321-551; BASEPLATE - 9103; TUBE CLAMP - 148; BREECH PLUG - 176-611.
History / Summary
This weapon was one of a number of weapons taken by Australian special operations forces serving in Afghanistan in 2006. The weapons were originally secured in Camp Russell to be destroyed either on the firing range or as targets by the appropriate authorities.