RARE CIVIL WAR TEN-INCH SEIGE MORTAR ON ORIGINAL CARRIAGE.

SN 7. Marvelous condition and great markings, you will never find a better example. One ton mortar mounted on a half ton carriage. This gun is beautifully marked with registry “No. 7”, “1957 lbs”, inspected “C.P.K.” (Charles P. Kingsbury) ,“FORT PITT 1862”. It is of interesting note that the first shot fired during the Civil War was fired by a similar mortar at Ft. Sumter. These mortars saw heavy use in many theatres of the war where such heavy munitions could be transported especially if rail lines were available. One of the most famous mortars used during the Civil War was a much heavier 13-inch which was brought into position on rail road cars and nicknamed “Dictator”. Mortar and carriage are accompanied by an orig tin tompion. During the Civil War there were 150 10-inch siege mortars produced by three different contractors, only 51 survived and few are privately owned. PROVENANCE: Ron Weaver, Emmaus, PA. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon and carriage measure about 70” long, 39” high and about 27” trunnion to trunnion. Cannon and carriage are painted black. Metal surfaces of mortar are smooth where machined and markings are crisp and well defined. Unmachined portions show pebble cast surface. Carriage is likewise quite sound with fairly smooth metal under black paint though heavily pitted on base where this sat on the ground. Bore is smooth near muzzle end but heavily rusted and pitted at base. 4-54234 JS243 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1388

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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
	1388	$46,000.00	RARE CIVIL WAR TEN-INCH SEIGE MORTAR ON ORIGINAL CARRIAGE. SN 7. Marvelous condition and great markings, you will never find a better example. One ton mortar mounted on a half ton carriage. This gun is beautifully marked with registry “No. 7”, “1957 lbs”, inspected “C.P.K.” (Charles P. Kingsbury) ,“FORT PITT 1862”. It is of interesting note that the first shot fired during the Civil War was fired by a similar mortar at Ft. Sumter. These mortars saw heavy use in many theatres of the war where such heavy munitions could be transported especially if rail lines were available. One of the most famous mortars used during the Civil War was a much heavier 13-inch which was brought into position on rail road cars and nicknamed “Dictator”. Mortar and carriage are accompanied by an orig tin tompion. During the Civil War there were 150 10-inch siege mortars produced by three different contractors, only 51 survived and few are privately owned. PROVENANCE: Ron Weaver, Emmaus, PA. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon and carriage measure about 70” long, 39” high and about 27” trunnion to trunnion. Cannon and carriage are painted black. Metal surfaces of mortar are smooth where machined and markings are crisp and well defined. Unmachined portions show pebble cast surface. Carriage is likewise quite sound with fairly smooth metal under black paint though heavily pitted on base where this sat on the ground. Bore is smooth near muzzle end but heavily rusted and pitted at base. 4-54234 JS243 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 1388 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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RARE CIVIL WAR TEN-INCH SEIGE MORTAR ON ORIGINAL CARRIAGE.