Watervliet Arsenal Museum - Early Mortars / 03 13 Inch Mortar M1861 Cast Iron Siege
Bill Maloney
1/8/2014

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03 13 Inch Mortar M1861 Cast Iron Siege

03 13 Inch Mortar M1861 Cast Iron Siege

13 Inch Cast Iron Siege Mortar M1861

Caliber - 13 inch smooth bore
Action - Muzzle loader
Muzzle Velocity - fps
Range - 4,000 yds
Weight of Round - 289 lbs
Weight of Charge - 20 lbs black powder
Barrel Length - inches
Weight - 17,200lbs
Produced By - Fort Pitt Foundary
Entered Service - 1861