GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
EARLY 20TH CENTURY MILITARY TRAINING MORTAR.This spring loaded mortar has 3-stage bbl 10" long on iron carriage and base with functional elevation and angle adjustments. We are not sure of the country of origin, however, this training model is well made. Only markings are "160" on breech. Pointers which show elevation & angle fixed pass over unmarked pewter plates where removable marks could be used to estimate changes in trajectory. The bore measures 1". Mortar is loaded by pushing projectile into muzzle, pushing spring down until it locks. A push button at the right of breech then releases and propels projectile. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Training model is very good to fine overall and mechanically sound. With good patina to iron, steel & pewter surfaces. Wood base measuring 10" x 17" is also very good. 49245-1 JS (700-2,000)