September 9, 10, & 11, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/9/2025
Very attractive 81mm U.S. Model 29 mortar with Fleming registered receiver cup, original M29A1 bipod, correct round baseplate, M34A1 optical sight with telescope elbow and adapter, and two dummy practice rounds. The receiver cup is marked with electro pencil in the recessed flat of the round bearing, “Fleming Firearms Inc., Collinsville, OK”. Original U.S. nomenclature remains on the cup as well. 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, “FLEMING,WILLIAM DBA FLEMING FIREARMS” as the manufacturer. PROVENANCE: From the machine gun collection of William “Happiness is a Warm Machine Gun” Fleming. CONDITION: Overall appearance is near excellent attractive green painted finish on tube, bipod, and baseplate with some scuff marks to the baseplate. Optical sight exterior green painted finish in fine condition, however optics are cloudy and leveling bubble has no liquid in it. Dummy practice rounds near excellent. Bore is extremely fine and clean. From the collector and recreational shooter standpoint, these mortars 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 2025-09-133.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.Accessories
Tripod, Baseplate, optic sight, 2 dummy projectiles
FFL Status
Destructive Device
Manufacturer
Fleming Firearms