French Bronze Mortar Circa 1680-1700 British Field Gear Original Item: Detachable MG 15

Original Item: Detachable MG 15 Buttstock Assembly

The left plate is complete with the lock-positioning leaf spring

The external pockets are also perfectly sized for cans of soda

solid machined block of steel

This group is a special prize in that most of the swivel bases are unissued

French Bronze Mortar Circa 1680-1700 British Field Gear Original Item: Detachable MG 15Original Item: One Only! This has to be one of the most beautiful of Bronze Mortars. It dates from 1680 1700 and is almost certainly of French origin. Relatively slender construction with a "Bearded Face" cupped touch hole. Cross Dolphin in the form of dragons and serpent with classic moldings. Measuring 20" overall with a bore of 6. 65, the trunnion width is 15. 25 and is 3" in diameter. This is an untouched sleeper that was only recently discovered.