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[[File:FlintlockGL.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Flintlock Hand Mortar]] | [[File:FlintlockGL.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Flintlock Hand Mortar, Britain, 1776 - 1 11/16" (42.86mm) cup]] | ||
'''The hand mortar''' is a firearm that was used mainly in the late 17th century and 18th century to throw fused grenades. At various times, this weapon was equipped with a matchlock, wheellock , or flintlock. Commonly hand mortars had short barrels, usually 2 to 5 inches (5-10 cm) long; the bore was 2-2.5 inches (5-6 cm). The hand mortar is sometimes considered as early predecessor of modern grenade launchers. | '''The hand mortar''' is a firearm that was used mainly in the late 17th century and 18th century to throw fused grenades. At various times, this weapon was equipped with a matchlock, wheellock , or flintlock. Commonly hand mortars had short barrels, usually 2 to 5 inches (5-10 cm) long; the bore was 2-2.5 inches (5-6 cm). The hand mortar is sometimes considered as early predecessor of modern grenade launchers. | ||
Revision as of 11:14, 18 May 2020
The hand mortar is a firearm that was used mainly in the late 17th century and 18th century to throw fused grenades. At various times, this weapon was equipped with a matchlock, wheellock , or flintlock. Commonly hand mortars had short barrels, usually 2 to 5 inches (5-10 cm) long; the bore was 2-2.5 inches (5-6 cm). The hand mortar is sometimes considered as early predecessor of modern grenade launchers.
The Hand Mortar and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Last of the Mohicans | A British soldier | Flintlock | 1992 | |
| Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest | Martin Klebba | Marty | Flintlock | 2006 |
| Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End | Martin Klebba | Marty | Flintlock | 2007 |
| 1612 | (uncredited) | Ivan Nikitich | Matchlock | 2007 |
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visit to Minotaur (Vizit k Minotavru) | Sergey Shakurov | Antonio Stradivari | Flintlock? | 1987 |
| Banshee | Seen in Proctor's arsenal; (S02E08) | 2014 | ||
| Turn: Washington's Spies | Daniel Henshall | Caleb Brewster | Flintlock; (Season 2) | 2015 |
Video Games
| Title | Appears as | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killing Floor | "Orca Bomb Propeller" | Added in the 2nd Community Weapons Pack DLC | 2009 |