Original Napoleonic Wars French Gribeauval 12-Inch Hollow Mortar Bomb Marked IBRECHY with Rings (Ears) Stocks with jus a bit of

with jus a bit of wear at the tip

This is the serial number of the gun

It however definitely suffered a crack through the wrist at some point

over-long swords then in use and decided to do something about it

and is currently stowed in the "up" position

Original Napoleonic Wars French Gribeauval 12-Inch Hollow Mortar Bomb Marked IBRECHY with Rings (Ears) Stocks with jus a bit ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of a genuine French 18th or early 19th century 12 inch diameter hollow mortar bomb with two lifting rings or lifting "ears" still intact. The mortar is iron and has a faded word reading IMBRECHY, for the Imbrechy foundry where it was manufactured. The ball measures approximately 12 inches in diameters with a 39 inch circumference and weight approximately 135 LBS. Overall condition is good