UNIQUE BRONZE ARSENAL MODEL OF BRITISH 13-INCH MORTAR 1778.

SN NSN. This precise official model was made by The Royal Arsenal at Woolwich, England and is signed and dated by Lewis Gaschlin, 1778. Lewis Gaschlin was the nephew and assistant of Andrew Schalch the master armorer at this facility through most of the Georgian era. This model is 12-1/2″ overall, 5-1/16″ wide excluding axles. Bed is 10-7/8″, bbl length is 7-3/16″ and bore is 2-1/8″. Despite its small size, this mortar model is one of the more unique and important pieces in this collection. The model itself was similar to a patent model. A new ordnance design at that time was required to be produced as a working model prior to full size production. The piece is a marvel of painstaking craftsmanship, perfect in every detail down to the fine engraving on the vent pan and dolphins. The bronze bbl is mounted on a bronze mortar bed. All fittings on the bed are of iron, which is slightly rusted. Capsquares are bronze. The front transom, which supports the bbl at 45 degrees, is of walnut. There are four maneuvering axles at the corners of the bed, rings on either side as well as on either side of the front of the bed. Two iron rings mounted above one another form the shell hoisting davit mounting. The davit itself is missing. The model has a deep cylindrical chamber, and is vented. This tube is marked on breech “12-1/2″”. Right trunnion is marked “13 INCH”. Transom of bed is marked “WEIGHT 11 POUND”. Right side of bed is marked with makers name abbreviated as can be seen in photos and “FECIT 1778”. PROVENANCE: Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall as described. 4-54146 JS151 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1455

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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
	1455	$11,500.00	UNIQUE BRONZE ARSENAL MODEL OF BRITISH 13-INCH MORTAR 1778. SN NSN. This precise official model was made by The Royal Arsenal at Woolwich, England and is signed and dated by Lewis Gaschlin, 1778. Lewis Gaschlin was the nephew and assistant of Andrew Schalch the master armorer at this facility through most of the Georgian era. This model is 12-1/2″ overall, 5-1/16″ wide excluding axles. Bed is 10-7/8″, bbl length is 7-3/16″ and bore is 2-1/8″. Despite its small size, this mortar model is one of the more unique and important pieces in this collection. The model itself was similar to a patent model. A new ordnance design at that time was required to be produced as a working model prior to full size production. The piece is a marvel of painstaking craftsmanship, perfect in every detail down to the fine engraving on the vent pan and dolphins. The bronze bbl is mounted on a bronze mortar bed. All fittings on the bed are of iron, which is slightly rusted. Capsquares are bronze. The front transom, which supports the bbl at 45 degrees, is of walnut. There are four maneuvering axles at the corners of the bed, rings on either side as well as on either side of the front of the bed. Two iron rings mounted above one another form the shell hoisting davit mounting. The davit itself is missing. The model has a deep cylindrical chamber, and is vented. This tube is marked on breech “12-1/2″”. Right trunnion is marked “13 INCH”. Transom of bed is marked “WEIGHT 11 POUND”. Right side of bed is marked with makers name abbreviated as can be seen in photos and “FECIT 1778”. PROVENANCE: Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Fine overall as described. 4-54146 JS151 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1455 Click here to view provenance 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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UNIQUE BRONZE ARSENAL MODEL OF BRITISH 13-INCH MORTAR 1778.