Carriers and 2" mortars

[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.

[Robert Bergeron]

Thank you for your useful remarks Ed . You probably noticed the mortar in the CWM ´s collection is a MK8 . The one on my Carrier is a Mk7. So at least we have a hint the manufacturer H.M. of C.L. manufactured mortar barrels for both the MK7 & the Mk8 variations of mortar . It is a little more information than i had before . Now to find where this particular manufacturer was located .

[Robert Bergeron]

Here is a description of the No 7 mortar taken from a British publication. Note the very different carrying handle from my example . The British had a very simplified version compared to the Canadian version . The Canadian version seen in wartime factory pictures have the Bren Inglis made carrying handle .

[Robert Bergeron]

So Viola Davis made MK7 mortars for the MKII carrier at the elevator campany according to Michael R .

[Robert Bergeron]

Mystery markings ..

[Robert Bergeron]

Here are a few pictures of the mortar . There is even one of a crewman firing one from the deck of a MkI Carrier for Rob Love ´s viewing pleasure !