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M00293 - Pair of arsenal marked vent pick and punch implements for the 12in Mortar
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Item Number: M00293

Item Title: Pair of arsenal marked vent pick and punch implements for the 12in Mortar

Price: $100

Shipping: Not included

Provenance: US

Model: 12-inch coast defense mortar

Type: Watervliet Arsenal

Book:

Location Recovered: Non dug from surplus stocks

Description:Watervliet Arsenal marked implements for a 12-inch coast defense mortar:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12-inch_coast_defense_mortar

The long one has an end like an awl to remove debris from the vent hole and the short one is to clear the vent for the friction primer to fit in. Both are marked 12M for the 12in Mortar.