RARE CIVIL WAR 8″ SIEGE MORTAR.

SN 19. Marvelous condition and great markings. You will never find a better example. This gun is beautifully marked on muzzle with registry “No. 19”, inspected “TJR” (Thomas J. Rodman), “1026 LBS” “1863” “C.A. & CO” for Cyrus Alger & Company, Boston, Massachusetts. These mortars saw heavy service in all theaters of war where they could be transported. During the Civil War there were 170 8″ – model 1861 – siege mortars produced by three different contractors, though 89 are known surviving, few are privately owned. PROVENANCE: Ron Weaver Collection, Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon carriage measures about 56″ l x about 23″ trunnion to trunnion. At about 34″ wide overall, height is about 32″ and overall weight on exacting reproduction carriage is slightly less than a ton. Cannon & carriage are painted black. Metal surfaces of mortar & carriage are smooth where machined and markings are crisp and well defined as can be seen in photos. Bore is fairly smooth near muzzle but rusted & pitted at base. 4-54228 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2045

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
	2045	$34,500.00	RARE CIVIL WAR 8″ SIEGE MORTAR. SN 19. Marvelous condition and great markings. You will never find a better example. This gun is beautifully marked on muzzle with registry “No. 19”, inspected “TJR” (Thomas J. Rodman), “1026 LBS” “1863” “C.A. & CO” for Cyrus Alger & Company, Boston, Massachusetts. These mortars saw heavy service in all theaters of war where they could be transported. During the Civil War there were 170 8″ – model 1861 – siege mortars produced by three different contractors, though 89 are known surviving, few are privately owned. PROVENANCE: Ron Weaver Collection, Springfield Arsenal, LLC Artillery Collection. CONDITION: Cannon carriage measures about 56″ l x about 23″ trunnion to trunnion. At about 34″ wide overall, height is about 32″ and overall weight on exacting reproduction carriage is slightly less than a ton. Cannon & carriage are painted black. Metal surfaces of mortar & carriage are smooth where machined and markings are crisp and well defined as can be seen in photos. Bore is fairly smooth near muzzle but rusted & pitted at base. 4-54228 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2045 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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RARE CIVIL WAR 8″ SIEGE MORTAR.