US 81mm M68 and 60mm M69

[MINENAZ16]

Hello,
Need informations on US mortar training projectiles 81mm M68 and 60mm M69.
-Era ?
-When black paint was changed to blue ?

 

[sgdbdr]

Hi,

M68
Referenced in :
TM 9-2200 from 1943
Black with white marking
TM 9-1015-200-10 from 1985
Same colors
TM 43-0001-28 from 1987 (1977 change 16)
Black w/white marking (Later manufacture no paint or bronze body)
Seems to have turned blue late 80's

Cheers,

S.

 

[sgdbdr]

Hi,


M69
Referenced in :
TM 9-2200 from 1943
Black with white marking
TM 9-1010-223-10 from 1987
Black, blue or bronze w/white markings
TM 43-0001-28 from 1987 (1977 change 16)
Old mfg --- Black or blue w/white markings
New mfg --- Bronze w/white markings


Cheers,


S.

 

[MINENAZ16]

Uncommon long life for this projectile