81-mm M29 (Sweden)
Country of Origin: Sweden
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description
The Swedish M29 81-mm mortar was a license-built French Stokes/Brandt Model 1917 mortar.
The mortar resembled most other pre-World War II weapons, having a rectangular base with carrying handle and a bipod that is connected by chains. One modification made to the French design was the fitting of Swedish sights.
The M29 fired a high-explosive (HE) projectile.
status
No longer in service.
Initial operational capability was attained in the 1930s.
No longer in production. It is no longer...
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