December 16, 17, & 18, 2020 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2020
Reproduction Iron "Coehorn" Mortar with 2 - 1/2" bore with 1/4" steel sleeve installed for strength when firing. Mounted on green painted wooden base with iron carry handles and hardware. Mortars like this one were originally designed for siege warfare, most fortifications in the early part of the 18th century were vulnerable to "lobbed" fire which made mortars a devastating weapon with similar but more modern interpretations even still used into the American Civil War. Belt of mortar marked "GR" in cursive red enamel paint. Approximate dimensions of mortar on baseplate are 25x20x21". Exact date of manufacture and manufacturer are unknown. CONDITION: Good with areas of heavy wear and pitting. Green wooden base is good with high edge wear, dents and dings, and iron mountings showing some moderate to heavy rust. Bore is good with rust and pitting. Overall a serviceable condition "Coehorn" mortar, ready for display or firing. -TN-