tim.seeley
Member
Hi all
i picked a 3in mortar and need help to identify type and date.
i have found it's possibly a No 8a Smoke.
markings are:
body:
TV69
Q45.751
C 1 S M K
3 MOR
fins:
lot 262
no 8a RCB7/57
36/???
fin shaft:
TV27 JAP 1/57ES
fin cartridge
fuse has an aluminium ring and cap with a piece of wood inside:
Cap: remove before firing, 11/40, no152 1, WD
ring: mk1/1, orb, 2, 56,
some markings are hard to see as someone has painted it black, would like to know the original colour and bands if any
any help is greatful always
cheers
tim
i picked a 3in mortar and need help to identify type and date.
i have found it's possibly a No 8a Smoke.
markings are:
body:
TV69
Q45.751
C 1 S M K
3 MOR
fins:
lot 262
no 8a RCB7/57
36/???
fin shaft:
TV27 JAP 1/57ES
fin cartridge
fuse has an aluminium ring and cap with a piece of wood inside:
Cap: remove before firing, 11/40, no152 1, WD
ring: mk1/1, orb, 2, 56,
some markings are hard to see as someone has painted it black, would like to know the original colour and bands if any
any help is greatful always
cheers
tim