Videos tagged with Mortar Firing

This guide details the firing technique for the Mle 1937, a compact French 50mm mortar. It covers assembly, loading, firing, and range estimation, drawing on expert demonstration. The speaker, with high expertise in historical ordnance, showcases the trigger-fired mechanism and practical application.

This guide details the firing technique for the German WWII L.Gr.W. 36 light mortar, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers setup, aiming, loading, firing, and adjustment procedures, emphasizing the importance of leveling and accounting for propellant inconsistencies. McCollum, a recognized expert, provides high-authority instruction on this rare historical weapon.

This video demonstrates the process of firing a practice 81mm mortar using a 12-gauge shotgun shell as a propellant. The instructor details the steps involved, including preparing the mortar, loading the shotgun shell into the breach block, and the firing mechanism. The demonstration highlights the historical context and potential power of such ordnance when used with live charges.

This video demonstrates the firing procedure for an M2 60mm mortar, highlighting the 'drop-fire' technique. The footage shows the mortar system deployed, the round being loaded, the firing sequence with significant muzzle blast, and the subsequent recovery of the round at the impact site. The instruction emphasizes professional execution and safety protocols, as observed by the shooter's methodical approach and use of hearing protection.