September 9, 10, & 11, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/9/2025
Very nice Russian model 1940 50mm mortar, complete with bipod, base plate, and attractive brown bakelite adjustment rings. Data plate on bipod present. Wooden windage adjustment knob not present. Detachable sight not present. Adjustment knob base bears markings "FLEMING FIREARMS C’VILLE INC” with added, “Collinsville” in electro-pencil, as well as registered serial number "DDX002". Other Russian markings remain present. The 1940 model Russian mortars were a simplified design over the 1939 model with round hole vents at the detachable base. They provide handy and portable firepower at the tactical level. 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 and finish is extremely fine lustrous blue finish on the tube with plenty of original green paint on the bipod and baseplate with scattered areas of brown patina and pitting. Mechanics are functional. Bore is extremely fine with some light areas of corrosion and pitting. Not bad at all and a nice display piece, and registered live and ready to take to the range. 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 2024-09-158.
Accessories
Baseplate, bipod and tube are the only pieces
FFL Status
Destructive Device
Manufacturer
Fleming Firearms