April 24-25, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting, & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/24/2019
Scarce original World War II Russian 82mm mortar on BIG BORE registered receiver cup with 1942 year markings on the receiver cup and tube. Accessories include rectangular U.S. baseplate, original Russian bipod assembly, and original Russian optical sight in original canister with accessories. The Russian 82mm mortar was a close copy of the U.S. 81mm mortar; perhaps “copy” is not quite fair, as there was very little difference between the basis 81mm mortar designs of several countries. All were based on the earlier French Brandt Model 27/31 mortar design. What is interesting and clever is that by standardizing their heavy Battalion level mortar in 82mm, the Russians could utilize the captured munitions of other countries which used 81mm mortars, but the other countries with 81mm mortars could not utilize captured Russian ammunition. Tension spring chain between the bipod legs is an interesting “shock absorption” feature of this mortar. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine to near excellent matte blue refinish on tube over some pitting. Receiver cup finish consistent with tube but with very little pitting. Green paint over blued finish on bipod with very smooth and serviceable mechanism. Baseplate also has extremely fine green paint coverage with extremely fine leather covering on handle. Sight is extremely fine to near excellent with clear optics and leveling bubble intact. Bore is good with light pitting under refinish. Mechanics of bipod are fine. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS A DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE.
Item Dimensions: Mulitple boxes
FFL Status
Destructive Device