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COEHORN 12 POUND MORTAR
Guns International #: 102104747 Seller's Inventory #: MHG1012
Category: Cannons - Antique and Replica - Antiques
Seller's Information
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Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns
Company: Merz Antique Guns
Member Since: 10/27/09
First Name: LeRoy
Last Name: Merz
State: Minnesota
Zip: 56538-0494
Country: United States
Phone: (218) 739-3255
Fax: (218) 739-4599
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 960
Total Number of Listings: 52505
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Money orders, cashier or personal checks
Description:
Very similar to US 1841 style mortar. This is unmarked and made by Dutch military engineer Menno Van Coehorn early in the 18th century. A very interesting item. Designed with iron handle bars so that two men could move it along in the trenches. Made of 3 inch heavy thick planks 24 Inches by 13 -1/2 inches. Timbers are army green. Barrel is a Japan black. The bore measures approximately 2 3/4 inches (approximately 12 pound shot) and is approximately 11 inches deep. Both the North and the South used mortars in the Civil War because they were easily transportable and adjustable. They could be used from the safety of a trench or behind a barrier. The mortar was one of the most effective pieces of artillery capable of “lobbing” explosive mortar projectiles in high-arching ballistic trajectories at enemy positions. Shows a fair amount of use but still in pretty good condition. You could certainly surprise your neighbors with it.
Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google.
SOLD
Antique: Yes