Original U.S. WWII Style Spanish Model 51 60mm Display Mortar with Tripod and Commando Baseplate in Leather Carrier U.S. Artillery Bore shows lands and grooves

Bore shows lands and grooves but also powder fouling

Two double 25" gilt bullion cords extend from under collar

so possibly it was brought back in a clandestine manner by a returning Civil War Soldier

A truly magnificent presentation item

Overall it measures 25 1/2" x 14" x 9 1/2" when fully closed

Original U.S. WWII Style Spanish Model 51 60mm Display Mortar with Tripod and Commando Baseplate in Leather Carrier U.S. Artillery Bore shows lands and groovesOriginal Item: Only One Available. Very close in appearance to the U. S. 60 mm mortar; this Spanish Model 51 60 mm Mortar, also called the "Model L", was used extensively in the civil wars of the Belgian Congo and Angola in the 1960's. This was the first generation 60 mm Mortar adopted after WWII and still in service today in many countries. Our non firing display Mortar has an original adjustable tripod mount, original round "commando" base plate in