2" mortar unusual type

[BMG50]

A friend of mine has bought this 2 inch mortar round with unusual holes in the top and bottom of the body, believed to be Dutch. The tail fin are WW2 British as well as the body. Not sure about the markings and its function as a practice round, did the holes relived the pressure from the round only travelling a short distance is this mod a proper army mod or is this tinkered home made bodge. Any references would be appreciated.

 

[sgdbdr]

Hi BMG50 !

Your pictures are too small for anyone to see anything. You need to post wider ones.


Regards,

 

[blu97]

Pictures are very small but it doesnt look Dutch to me

 

[BMG50]

Hopefully larger pictures

 

[TimG]

TA&S = T. Adshead, Birmingham

TimG

 

[tigbrand]

Not British issue,but the paint and markings look original, possibly Belgian? Does it have the propelling cartridge inside, as that might help?

 

[BMG50]

It has no cartridge but I am curious about the small red marking that may give a clue to what its is or who used it.

 

[tigbrand]

I agree, the red mark looks original, Britain I believe??, supplied to Holland, Belgium and Oz with other commonwealth countries using the 2". the holes would lighten the round so as you say could be a reduced charge practice. Tig