May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/8/2024
Very attractive 81mm U.S. Model 29 mortar with Radcliffe registered receiver cup, original M29A1 bipod, correct round baseplate, M53 optical sight, M107 telescopic elbow (no case), two empty original wooden projectile crates, and one dummy practice round in cardboard canister. The M29 mortar started to replace the older World War II M1 mortars in U.S. inventory in 1952 during the Korean War. As it was with the M224 mortar, the M29 was designed to utilize both the older munitions still in inventory and also to take advantage of the newer long-range munitions being fielded. It also had the advantage of being a lighter mortar package. It was primarily employed as a battalion level asset providing fire support on call. The M29A1 improved bipod was fielded starting in 1964, so this mortar would be appropriate for both the Korean and Vietnam War eras. Electronic NFA registry indicates, “UNKNOWN” as the manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance is extremely fine to near excellent attractive original smooth deep blue finish on tube thinning to a grey patina with a bit of corrosion at the muzzle. Bipod, and baseplate also near excellent with round baseplate still in its mil spec moisture absorbent paper. Optical sight in fine condition with clear optics and intact leveling bubble. Dummy practice round near excellent still with original shipping packing attached. Bore is extremely fine and clean with some loss of finish to grey patina. Bore is and mechanics are fine. From the collector and recreational shooter standpoint, these mortar accept a certain diameter “soup can”, so finding source material for recreational projectiles is straightforward. These are great fun at the range in addition to being collector’s items. 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. JWK 2024-05-062.
Item Dimensions: Mulitple boxes
Accessories
2 Crates, Tripod, Baseplate
FFL Status
Destructive Device