Haditha07USMCR Posted September 6, 2015 Share #1 Posted September 6, 2015 I am hitting a dead end with google searches for information. I am needing detailed pictures of 3in Stokes Mortar's with the AEF or British forces, or any modern photos. Of particular interest are any variation of the base-plates. I am attempting to build a base-plate and bi-pod system. Thanks. Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
world war I nerd Posted September 7, 2015 Share #2 Posted September 7, 2015 I only have one photo. Unfortunately it doesn't show the base plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
world war I nerd Posted September 7, 2015 Share #3 Posted September 7, 2015 I forgot has this one. It was posted by another member somewhere else here on the forum. It too does not show the baseplate ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseloadr Posted September 7, 2015 Share #4 Posted September 7, 2015 Get the movie Fighting 69th with James Cagney I believe he is using a Stokes and does show a base plate. I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haditha07USMCR Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted September 7, 2015 Thanks for the input. I have lots of pictures of the first style baseplate, the one that was just pressed metal. Wanting to find other late war variations/ more information when they transitioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EODsmity Posted March 10, 2016 Share #6 Posted March 10, 2016 I can tell you tons about the 3in and 4in stokes, not to smart on the system. Smitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EODsmity Posted March 12, 2016 Share #7 Posted March 12, 2016 I got some info for you. Take a look at the pics. If they are what you are looking for, PM me an email address and I will send you the whole document. Its a scared copy of the 3 in Stokes Trench Mortar, Mark 1, dated 1921. I pulled a few pics from it, so let me know. Smitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EODsmity Posted March 12, 2016 Share #8 Posted March 12, 2016 The first picture you showed us is in the 1921 manual! LOL Smitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted March 12, 2016 Share #9 Posted March 12, 2016 Good Luck on your project, a mortar bi-pod is a very detailed and intricate system! I hope you are a top notch machinist! I wonder if component drawings are available. I have access to a US WW II 81mm bipod and Chinese VN era bipods. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted March 14, 2016 Share #10 Posted March 14, 2016 Measurements and good photos that should help from 1919. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.lexpev.nl/downloads/handbook3instokesmortar1919.pdf&ved=0ahUKEwjc1Ne4mL_LAhVP12MKHU9kDTEQFggpMAQ&usg=AFQjCNEldrPvMIDg8uOO8iIPWeY0XY6s3g&sig2=J0czDjHHJlsslo6mHty-nQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2crb Posted September 4, 2017 Share #11 Posted September 4, 2017 Resurrecting an old thread to see if the original poster would share how the bipod came out. I have a stokes mortar replica that I would like to try to put a better looking bipod on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EODsmity Posted September 29, 2017 Share #12 Posted September 29, 2017 If you send me an email, I have the 1921 FM in PDF. It may help you find what you are looking for. ([email protected]) Smitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illinigander Posted December 9, 2017 Share #13 Posted December 9, 2017 Hello EOD- So do you have any information on the fuse used on the US 6" Newton/Stokes? I have restored the mortar and have found three projectiles, but no correct fuse info. One the one "bomb" I have a McMaster-Carr plumbing reducer and a Brit fuse that fits. Any help would be appreciated. Illinigander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EODsmity Posted February 13, 2019 Share #14 Posted February 13, 2019 Illinigander, I got a manual on the 6in Trench mortar dated Jan 6, 1919. No mention of Newton/stokes. I think its what you are looking for. It mentions the Mark XVI with and without delay. It also speaks of the adapter you mentioned. If you send me an email. I will send the pub. It has picture of the fuze. I will try and put it in this post. If its not what your looking for, i will look some more. I have plenty on the 6in Armsrtrong gun! LOL! My email is [email protected] Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EODsmity Posted February 13, 2019 Share #15 Posted February 13, 2019 Sorry for the long delay in reply to your request. I have been recently moved from Iraq to Kabul and have been getting settled! LOL! EOD folks are kinda busy here!! Smitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccyooper Posted February 13, 2019 Share #16 Posted February 13, 2019 Picture of a 6in round from the Ordnance Handbook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illinigander Posted February 24, 2019 Share #17 Posted February 24, 2019 Hello ccy and EOD- Sorry I am late in replying. I have those drawings; what I really need are the dimensions for the fuze adapter ring, and has anyone ever seen a Mark VII fuze? Actually we copied that 6" from the Brits who called it a 6" Newton mortar. The US re-engineered the suspension, they had stamped metal wheels, and we replaced them with turnbuckles. We sent 50 of them to France, very late and they never made it to the front. They were to be used to blow holes in the trench wire. I think they were quite dangerous and they never used later. Thanks for the help, Illinigander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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