Lot information
Iron saluting mortar from the 18th century, originally mounted on a carriage. The short, massive barrel with a wide mouth and a reinforced chamber was intended for launching charges without a projectile, used for ceremonial or signaling fire. The side spikes indicate the original mounting of the gun carriage or support frame. Surface with visible traces of use and corrosion. This type of cannon was used on ceremonial occasions, military parades or as signaling devices in ports and fortresses. Dimensions
Length: 68 cm | Caliber: 56 mm | Weight: 55 kg***IMPORTANT NOTICE***
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