Breech loading or Mortar ?

fernando · 10th April 2017, 04:04 PM

Hi Marcus

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Not all of these things have a powder pan (lip); actually several versions ignited with a match cord. And in no way a re-loading chamber could have other than plain exterior features ... or a base diameter wider than that of the top, don't you think ?

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Andi · 10th April 2017, 08:29 PM

Probably a mortar for launching bombs of decorative fireworks?

fernando · 10th April 2017, 08:58 PM

This type of devices could be very old and had several purposes; noise makers for (religious or civilian) celebrations, siege defense traps, navy signals, powder testers, you name it.

10th April 2017, 04:04 PM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Hi Marcus . Not all of these things have a powder pan (lip); actually several versions ignited with a match cord. And in no way a re-loading chamber could have other than plain exterior features ... or a base diameter wider than that of the top, don't you think ? . Attached Images Last edited by fernando; 11th April 2017 at 05:01 PM.

10th April 2017, 08:29 PM	#2
Andi Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Halstenbek, Germany Posts: 203	Probably a mortar for launching bombs of decorative fireworks?

10th April 2017, 08:58 PM	#3
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	This type of devices could be very old and had several purposes; noise makers for (religious or civilian) celebrations, siege defense traps, navy signals, powder testers, you name it.