Revised: 9/18/2014

Please note: Rotating the breech using the large handle unlocks it and allows the barrel to be tipped down for loading, so it is a breech-loading pneumatic mortar.

WORKING MODEL OF WWI GERMAN 105 MILLIMETER PNEUMATIC MORTAR.

SN NSN. This wonderful model is made with typical German precision with a bbl just over 15″ and model just over 24″ overall with base. Model appears fully functional and complete with good paint and patina overall. Mortar is mounted on a swiveling base and is totally unmarked with exception of markings on pressure gauge. Trench mortars utilizing compressed air to propel explosive projectiles had a great advantage in trench warfare in that they produced no firing signature unlike conventional ordnance with smoke and muzzle flash. These mortars however were short lived being only produced in 1915 and 1916 and were deployed mainly in the Russian theater in WWI. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Model retains green military paint on carriage and breech. Bronze bbl and other components have bronze patina. Model appears mostly complete though there are a couple loose bolts. There are two small fittings possibly functional for inducing pressure and a brass gauge that measures pressure. Breech, elevation and rotation devices all are operational. 4-54162 JS271 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1456

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
	1456	$9,775.00	Revised: 9/18/2014 Please note: Rotating the breech using the large handle unlocks it and allows the barrel to be tipped down for loading, so it is a breech-loading pneumatic mortar. WORKING MODEL OF WWI GERMAN 105 MILLIMETER PNEUMATIC MORTAR. SN NSN. This wonderful model is made with typical German precision with a bbl just over 15″ and model just over 24″ overall with base. Model appears fully functional and complete with good paint and patina overall. Mortar is mounted on a swiveling base and is totally unmarked with exception of markings on pressure gauge. Trench mortars utilizing compressed air to propel explosive projectiles had a great advantage in trench warfare in that they produced no firing signature unlike conventional ordnance with smoke and muzzle flash. These mortars however were short lived being only produced in 1915 and 1916 and were deployed mainly in the Russian theater in WWI. PROVENANCE: Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Model retains green military paint on carriage and breech. Bronze bbl and other components have bronze patina. Model appears mostly complete though there are a couple loose bolts. There are two small fittings possibly functional for inducing pressure and a brass gauge that measures pressure. Breech, elevation and rotation devices all are operational. 4-54162 JS271 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1456 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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WORKING MODEL OF WWI GERMAN 105 MILLIMETER PNEUMATIC MORTAR.