Image Lot Price Description




1462
$488.75

FINE GERMANIC 19TH CENTURY MORTAR MODEL.

SN NSN. This fine model is totally unmarked with 5-1/2″ bronze bbl on 10″ carriage with about a 1-1/2″ bore. This model was part of Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Collection that was once on display at Ft. Ticonderoga Museum. This is a beautiful model with great patina on orig carriage with vivid red paint and fancy iron trim. This is a unique beautiful small model of which we have not seen another example of. PROVENANCE: Hampton P. Howell, Jr. Collection. Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Trunnion caps have newer added nuts for attachment. Red paint is probably of newer vintage. Numerous small worm holes to wood. Missing one carrier ring support and one ring. Otherwise model seems complete and is sound and solid with brass patina and clear bore and vent. 4-54148 JS272 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1462


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014
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