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De-milled 2'' MK.8* Display Mortar Chest

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD
De-milled 2'' MK.8* Display Mortar  Chest
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De-milled 2'' MK.8* Display Mortar and Wooden Transit Chest, 2'' bore dia. and 27.5'' overall, including spade type monopod. White line painted sight. Marked on breech ring ''ML-2.IN.MORTAR 8*/A.B.L.51/No.0234''. Mortar has been de-milled by welding bar across muzzle, cutting oversize hole into side of breech, cutting off firing pin and welding hole, and welding breech to base. Condition overall is very good with scratches and handling marks to the green painted finish and white line sight. The British green wooden transit chest is painted on the outside ''MORTAR 2'' and ''MK.8''. Paper label is attached inside the lid and reads ''CASE,TRANSIT 2 IN. MORTAR MK.1.''. Condition overall is good with areas of wood loss to the bottom of the chest, otherwise structurally sound. The green-painted finish is scratched and faded from use and storage. Canvas hinge cover has two worn areas, otherwise good. Locks work smoothly. Est.: $800-$1,200.