The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Type 36 light mortar made from ordnance steel. The mortar is constructed from a barrel, baseplate and bipod which are integrated into one unit. The mortar barrel is smoothbore. The bipod is collapsible for transportation. The bipod is permanently attached to the mortar barrel. A collapsible ladder sight is attached to the barrel vent tube. A self-cocking trigger is attached at the junction of the baseplate and the mortar barrel. A shoulder strap is attached to the mortar for transportation and can be transported by one man. The folding backsight and lug on the barrel rim acts as a foresight. The backsight is for direction only. The mortar is set on a fixed angle and a bubble level situated near the trigger gives the correct firing angle. Range is obtained by turning a nob which opens or closes an orifice from the barrel to the smaller vent barrel which allows surplus gases to escape through it. The lever above the nob is a lock bar preventing any movement during firing. The mortar is painted matt grey. Markings - 4029
This mortar is an indigenous Polish design evolved during 1932-34. It entered service in 1937 and captured examples saw only only limited service with German troops.
M2 60 mm Mortar barrel made from ordnance steel. The barrel is smoothbore in profile and has a fixed firing pin in the base of the barrel. A ball and socket arrangement that fits into the baseplate is
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
Baseplate for Type 98 50 mm mortar. The baseplate is made from welded angular steel and has provision to attached the barrel and fixed bipod. The baseplate is painted matt green grey. Type 98 50 mm
Type 31 60 mm Mortar. The mortar consists of a barrel, bipod and baseplate. The barrel is made from ordnance steel and has a smoothbore profile. The breech end has a ball and socket arrangement that f
Muzzle loading light trench mortar built on a steel cradle which is attached to a circular steel baseplate. The mortar has a locking handle attached on the right side used to elevate and depress the s
Type 98 50 mm mortar barrel made from ordnance steel. The barrel is a smoothbore profile and has a fixed, clamped bipod attached to it. The barrel is painted matt grey. Markings 2074. Type 98 50 mm
