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EARLY SCALED FIRING MODEL OF A BRONZE MORTAR.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
EARLY SCALED FIRING MODEL OF A BRONZE MORTAR.

Cal. 1.35". NSN. 7" bronze barrel with cast in pan for priming powder is decoratively turned. Mortar mounts in 5 1/2" x 12 1/2" oak block which is nicely shaped and moulded. Hand forged hardware is well scaled and nicely done and includes rings, trunion straps, reinforcing nails and extendable lifting points. CONDITION: fine. Barrel showing age is mostly dark brown patina, mounting block has remnants of old varnish with bleaching and lifting and some minor checks. Hardware shows some rusting. Model has great untouched appearance. (02-17863/MGM). $1,500-2,500.