18th Century Handmortar (TRS)

[Gentleman of Fortune]

I have to fund some other projects, so something must go...

On offer is a completed Handmortar Kit from The RIfle Shoppe

This is the one for sale! (photo by our own Black John)

This is a high quality kit from the folks at the Rifle Shoppe, its not imported from India!

Handmortars have been around since at least the 17th century in various lengths, calibers, and lock mechanisms. The Rifle Shoppes model resembles those found in the Early 18th century and can be seen in various museums (West Point and Morges come to mind)

The idea was to be able to launch a grenade farther than you could throw one.

For more General Info on Handmortars, see http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/handmortar.htm

FOR REFRENCE ONLY NOT FOR SALE! Photo taken of 1710 dated Handmortars in Military Museum Morges (Swtz)

The Kit was assembled by John Buck in Virginia and completed in 2006 but has been unfired, except for sparking a few flints. Word Around the campfire (from folks like Ben Coogle) is that it will shoot a tennis ball about 300 yards...

and, C'mon, who DOESN'T need to shoot a tennis ball 300 yards???

FOR REFRENCE ONLY NOT FOR SALE! Miquelet lock'd Handmortar by Ben Coogle

The kit and custom build could cost you well over $2000 now, and could take over 2 years (TRS is well known for lengthy delivery times)

So, if you want a Handmortar in 2010, you could go that route...

But if you want one NOW and in time for PIP, $1850 + Shipping gets it!

Edited November 6, 2008 by Gentleman of Fortune

[blackjohn]

First your sword, and now the hand mortar...

I wish you luck on whatever your big project may be!

If you don't mind, I'm going to pass this along to the Baltimore Rangers on the chance that they might be interested.

[blackjohn]

Also, I will say that I have handled this fine hand mortar, and having seen my fair share of John Buck's work, this is a really nice piece.

[Gentleman of Fortune]

Sold

Thanks for the interest.