UNIQUE, LARGE LINE THROWING MORTAR.

This very heavy, 21″ long, 10″ diameter breech with just over a 4″ bore, and has the ideal dimensions to throw a projectile a very long distance with larger powder chamber than could be utilized in typical thinned walled life saving cannon. This curiosity, with its rapidly tapering bbl, was owned by the well known arms collector and dealer, Al Kelly, and was sold in his estate. This tube, which is in excellent condition, is totally devoid of markings for at least can be discerned through its black painted surface. No one has been able to find any information on this cannon but manufacture appears to be mid-19th century. PROVENANCE: Al Kelly Collection, Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Iron patina. Smooth, clear bore & vent. This cannon is ready to be mounted & fired. 4-54134 (5,000-6,000) – Lot 2111

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2111	$1,725.00	UNIQUE, LARGE LINE THROWING MORTAR. This very heavy, 21″ long, 10″ diameter breech with just over a 4″ bore, and has the ideal dimensions to throw a projectile a very long distance with larger powder chamber than could be utilized in typical thinned walled life saving cannon. This curiosity, with its rapidly tapering bbl, was owned by the well known arms collector and dealer, Al Kelly, and was sold in his estate. This tube, which is in excellent condition, is totally devoid of markings for at least can be discerned through its black painted surface. No one has been able to find any information on this cannon but manufacture appears to be mid-19th century. PROVENANCE: Al Kelly Collection, Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Iron patina. Smooth, clear bore & vent. This cannon is ready to be mounted & fired. 4-54134 (5,000-6,000) – Lot 2111 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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UNIQUE, LARGE LINE THROWING MORTAR.