Original U.S. WWII 60mm Mortar Cleaning Rod Hand Select:Yes Its last operational use was

Its last operational use was in the Radfan during the Aden Emergency

whereas regular steel bolts had to be cut from solid

Beneath the longettes may very well be a British Maker's name and address

The Madsen tripod was the FIRST to incorporate this feature

Evans of Valley Printing and Stationary company of Eugene

Original U.S. WWII 60mm Mortar Cleaning Rod Hand Select:Yes Its last operational use wasOriginal Item: These are original WWII era 60mm mortar wood cleaning rods with slotted brass ends for attaching a bore mop. Officially designated "Staff, Cleaning, M9" for the "60 m m mortar M 2". There are also drill teeth on the end of the rod for removing debris or a bore mop that had gotten stuck. Length: approx. 29 inches.