A licensed copy of the French 1935 "Brandt", the M2 was America's go-to light infantry mortar from World War II into the Vietnam War. The M2 operates on similar principles to the WWI Stokes Mortar, where rounds are muzzle loaded and allowed to drop on a fixed firing pin, a setup that is extremely robust, highly effective, and permits an impressive rate of fire. The main tube and endcap are finished in green, with the endcap bearing the maker's marks and serial number. The baseplate and bipod are also finished in green, with the bipod bearing a metal KVS data plate on the windage adjustment mechanism. Also included is an M4 optical sight with leather case.