U.S. WWII 81mm Mortar Parts Set Hand Select:Yes the sustained-fire role

the sustained-fire role

without major damage or rot but leather will be dry & stiff as it is nearly 100 years of age

Beautifully made in Germany these actual units were supplied to Germany's then WWI Ally Turkey and bear some Turkish markings although all numerals are readable to the western eye

Previous examples were always badly deteriorated and too stiff to bend without breaking

each complete with their correct filter cans

U.S. WWII 81mm Mortar Parts Set Hand Select:Yes the sustained-fire roleOriginal Item: The M1 81mm mortar was the largest weapon in the arsenal of the U. S. WWII infantry battalion. It provided the battalion commander with a powerful and flexible indirect fire capability. Sometimes called "infantry artillery," or "hip pocket artillery," mortars were capable of quickly laying down heavy barrages. These could stop enemy attacks under the worst conditions. Able to fire at high angles, mortars could fire at targets in