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The RM-38 was a Soviet 50 mm light infantry mortar developed as a variant of the M1938 120 mm mortar. The barrel was clamped at two elevation angles only – 45 and 75 degrees. Range variations were made by altering a sleeve round the base of the barrel. This sleeve opened a series of gas ports which bled off exhaust gases and so determined the range.The project was deemed overly complex and expensive and was only produced for a short time before being replaced by the Model 1939.
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