Thread: Wanted: 3" Mortar Parts
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Old 16-04-17, 16:32
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Hey Philip,

For the carrying harness, I only have that complete set for the barrel and base plate available and don't want to break it up as it would be a lot harder to place the remaining pieces with someone else.

Did you see the firing pins and firing studs for 3-inch mortars further up on the same page?

For reference, the attached photo shows what the bi-pod harness looks like when hooked up. This is a shot from the load bearing chapter of my book Equipment of the WWII Tommy. The weapons book also has a dedicated chapter on mortars but that one focuses more on the weapon and accessories.
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