The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Mortar sight. Azimuth controlled with a thumbwheel, on the barrel of which is inscribed 'Direzione'. The azimuth scale is inscribed with 'Laboratorio Precisionere ROMA'. The sight body is painted black. The lower part of the sight can be adjusted for range. The sight elevation element is inscribed with 'Per mortaio da 81 Mod. 935 Ma. 696' Calbration of elevation is from 45 to 90 degrees. Sight is contained within a dark grey green leather case, which opens at the top and is fastened with a buckle at the front. The sight is 'french fitted' within the case, with wooden blocking providing the means of protection. The case has a single cotton web strap attached to the rear.
Mounted onto an 81 mm mortar to provide accurate indirect fire.
Mortar bipod for 81 mm Model 35 mortar. The bipod is made from tubular steel. The bipod is designed to be folded for transportation. The range scale is attached to the barrel jacket. The bipod is pain
Mortar projectile ammunition case made from wood with a natural wood finish. The case is screwed and nailed together from wooden planks. The lid is attached by two metal hinges and has provisions to b
Model 35 81 millimeter mortar barrel. The barrel is made from ordnance steel and is cylindrical. A ball and socket joint is attached to the breech end of the barrel. The barrel is painted olive drab.
81 mm Model 35 mortar baseplate made from steel. The baseplate is rectangular in shape and has a ball and socket joint for the mortar barrel. A folding carry handle is attached to the rear of the base
Artillery panoramic sight, inscribed with the manufacturer's details: 'San Giorgio S.A.I Genova -Sestri' and serial number: 'Ma 2252(7)?' Two sighting mechanisms marked 'Parallellismo' and 'Direzion
81 mm Mortar plywood ammunition box painted olive drab. The box has a hinged lid with two metal hinges. There are two metal fastener on the lid. A rope handle is attached at each end. Markings - W/O F