Artillery Cannons & Mortars
Coehorn mortars, of approximately 180 lbs weight, were used by both sides during the Civil War. Mortars were typically muzzle loading until 1890 when the first breech loading 3.6" mortar was developed. 3.6" Breech Loading Mortar This weapon listed on the 1899 ordnance report is a 3.6-inch breech loading mortar, Model of 1890.
