(D) ORIGINAL WORLD WAR II RUSSIAN MODEL 1943 82MM

Original World War 2 vintage Russian 82mm mortar. Accessories include round baseplate with multiple numbers, and Soviet Russian bipod. The Russian 82mm mortars were close copies of the U.S. 81mm mortar; perhaps “copy” is not quite fair, as there was very little difference between the basic 81mm mortar designs of several countries. All were based on the earlier French Brandt Model 27/31 mortar design. What is interesting and clever is that by standardizing their heavy Battalion level mortar in 82mm, the Russians could utilize the captured munitions of other countries which used 81 mm mortars, but the other countries with 81 mm mortars could not utilize captured Russian ammunition. Tension spring chain between the bipod legs is an interesting “shock absorption” feature of this mortar. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very good olive drab on tube with light pitting under the paint. Bipod is very good with green paint chipping away with to reveal a gray patina. Baseplate also very good with brown patina. Mechanics of bipod are fine. Bore is extremely fine with some light pitting. 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 AND IS ALSO CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-11-010 Accessories: Base plate, bipod Barrel Length: 48 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 82mm FFL Status: Destructive Device Manufacturer: Russia Model: 1943 Serial Number: 20985