October 22-23, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/23/2019
Very nice original paint 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 also present and serviceable. Detachable sight not present. Adjustment knob base bears multiple numbers one of which matches bipod number. Registry shows manufacturer as “Russian Federation”. 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. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish very good with the majority of original green paint remaining with scattered areas of brown patina and pitting. Mechanics are functional. Bore shows light areas of corrosion and light pitting. Adjustment knobs show scrapes and scratches but move freely. 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 2019-10-64
FFL Status
Destructive Device