A licensed copy of the French 1935 "Brandt", the M2 was America's go-to light infantry mortar from World War II into the Vietnam War. The M2 operates on similar principles to the WWI Stokes Mortar, where rounds are muzzle loaded and allowed to drop on a fixed firing pin, a setup that is extremely robust, highly effective, and permits an impressive rate of fire. The main tube and endcap are finished in green, with the endcap bearing the maker's marks and serial number. The baseplate and bipod are also finished in green, with the bipod bearing a brass Read data plate on the windage adjustment mechanism. A number of accessories are included, The rectangular baseplate is finished to match the tube, with the bipod assembly being of brass and green painted steel construction. Included with the lot is an M1 gunner's quadrant with steel case, M4 optical sight with brown leather case, manual, endcap, baseplate pouch, two ammo pouches, a pair of shoulder pads, nine tailfin assemblies, one (inert) nose cone assembly, and a canvas pouch containing a number of small parts (appears to be primarily for the Lewis light machine gun).

Fine. The tube and endcap retain about 70% of the green finish, with areas of bright wear from contact with the bipod, areas of brown patina, and scattered spotting and oxidization. The baseplate and bipod are in similar condition, with heavier oxidization. Accessories are in good order. The firing pin is absent. NOTE: This Destructive Device is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479, National Firearms Act.