Carriers and 2" mortars

[Robert Bergeron]

Here is the maker . H & M of Canada Limited ?

[Robert Bergeron]

Here are some more markings . Can anyone help identifying the Maker mark and other marks ? Thanks .

[Robert Bergeron]

Here is another view of my setup on my MkII * Carrier .

[Robert Bergeron]

A nice inspector mark located on the baseplate . Inglis Canada is my idea . So the mortar barrel would have been outsourced to H & M and the baseplate made by Inglis . The overall unit is full of these IC proof marks . Anyone with better ideas ?

[David Dunlop]

Some interesting markings on that Mortar, Robert.

If I recall correctly, there were two major manufacturers of the 2-inch Mortar in Canada during World War Two. The better known is John Inglis, but the Canadian Elevator Equipment Company Ltd in Toronto was also involved. What I am not sure of, however, is when each of these companies was active in production. Who came first? Were they concurrent? Was one added to the mix to assist in the pre D-Day buildup?

The fancy “P” stamp is from Philco. Usually associated with wireless related equipment, they had an extensive metal shop and show up from time to time with metal sub-assemblies in unexpected equipment.

As for the HMofC, that could be one of five other subcontractors found in Vancouver, Hamilton, Toronto, Woodstock or Sherbrooke, Quebec during the war.

Nice find.


David

[Robert Bergeron]

Thank you very much David , very informative . I have found that the War Museum has a similar mortar made by the same maker . Have a look ! So Canadian origin is possible . More to follow ! Amended following Ed’s comments .

[stephen crowhurst]

Hello Robert, thank you for the information. Cheers Stephen.

[Ed Storey]

Originally Posted by Robert Bergeron

Thank you very much David , very informative . I have found nice references on the War Museum website . Have a look ! So Canadian origin is comfirmed ! A nice find indeed for the Carrier knowledge . More to follow !

What you have found is a generic statement as opposed to an actual reference. Now if the CWM website had stated what the manufacture's initials stood for and posted a some form of primary source confirmation, then you would have found a reference.