U.S. M2 60mm - Early M49A2 HE Mortar with Aluminum Fuse - Replica Dummy
Product Description
**ITEMS ARE PLASTIC AND ARE FOR DISPLAYS. THEY ARE NOT TO BE USED OR PLACED IN ACTUAL MORTAR TUBES!
M.A.’s replica dummy 60mm Early War M2 M49A2 high-explosive mortar round is an accurate, high-quality reproduction of the original 60mm mortar shell. Constructed from solid plastic resin molded from original inert M49A3 components, the round assembles in three screw-together sections: the main body, tail-fin assembly, M52 Aluminum fuse and safety wire. The main body is finished in authentic Yellow and Rust colored Tailfin and can be supplied with the correct black stencil data if desired.
The tail-fin assembly is resin and painted Rust color, featuring the correct black band near the top and a properly recessed primer detail, faithfully replicating the originals.
Choose from new (crisp) or aged (weathered) finishes and with or without data markings to best fit your display or restoration needs. This replica is an essential piece for museums, vehicle restorations, film and theatrical prop departments, reenactors, and collectors who want authentic appearance without the hazards or legalities of original ordnance.
In addition, Marshall's Arsenal offers the following replica Mortar Accessory items for display with Original or Replica 60mm M49A2/A3 Mortars. Check'em out HERE
Mortar Accessories Sold Separately Include:
• M52B2 Bakelite Fuse & Safety Wire
• Olive Drab - Tailfin
• Rust Colored - Tailfin
• M4 Ignition Cartridge - Originally used in the tailfin (will fit inside Tailfin)
• M5 Ignition Cartridge with 1 Brass & 1 Silver M32 Primer (will screw into original Tailfin)
• M5A1 Ignition Cartridge, 1 Brass & 1 Silver M32 Primer (will screw into original Tailfin)
• M3/M3A1 Propellent Bags - Used to boost range
**NOT INTENDED TO BE USED OR PLACED IN ACTUAL MORTAR TUBE AND CANNOT BE MADE TO FUNCTION AS ANY KIND OF EXPLOSIVE.
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Historical Background
During the late 1920s, the US Army began examining mortars to act as a light infantry support weapon. The War Department eventually settled on a 60mm design from Edgar Brandt, a French ordnance engineer, and purchased a license to build the weapon. The model was standardized as the Mortar, 60mm M2. Testing took place in the late 1930s, and the first order for 1,500 M2 mortars was placed in January 1940.
The M2 Mortar was used throughout World War II by the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps. It saw service again in the Korean War. During the Vietnam War, the M2 was again used by the U.S. Army and Marines, as well as by South Vietnamese forces. Ultimately, the M2 was replaced by the M224 in 1978.
Throughout the Mortar, 60mm, M2 service life, many types of ammunition shells were developed and used. The most common was the M49A2 HE (High Explosive) and M49A3 HE "Quick" shell and used the M52 Point-detonating fuse. It was used against infantry and other light area targets.
