H.A. BALDWIN M2 60MM MORTAR WITH SIGHT & MOUNT.

Cal. 60MM. S# 48839. Bbl. 25". The U.S. 60MM Mortar was developed during WWII to serve as a portable, lightweight mortar system that could deliver high angle fire from a reasonable distance while being fielded by ground troops. First introduced in 1942, it was used to deliver High Explosive (HE) rounds, Illumination Rounds & High Volume Smoke Rounds. The average muzzle velocity of these rounds was approximately 550 feet per second, w/ an effective range of over 5500 feet. This example is an M2, painted an attractive shade of OD Green. It has the correct legs & base plate. This particular piece was manufactured by H. A. Baldwin and is listed in the NFA Registry as a "Form 1 Registration" fully transferable Destructive Device. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Spare dummy / display barrel & M4 sight, complete w/ leather case. CONDITION: Finish complete & consistent w/ very little sign of handling or use. Uniform OD Green finish on tube & base plate. T&E mechanism functions smooth & fluidly. Bore is bright & wll maintained. PROVENANCE: From the Harry A. Baldwin Estate Collection. NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE.(03-2327/JZ). MODERN CLASS III. $6,000-10,000.