An original WWII Second World War British Military issue M32 mortar shell. No visible markings to (2024)

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Lots purchased online with the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge for this service in the sum of 4.95% of the hammer price plus VAT at the rate imposed.

We accept debit and credit cards online, or over the phone (£200 limit on credit cards). Online bidders, whether live or by automated online commission, must have a registered card on The-Saleroom.com payment portal. If no contact has been made within 7 days, payment AND postage will be automatically taken from the registered card.

ITEMS MUST BE COLLECTED / POSTAGE ARRANGED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE SALE OR STORAGE FEES WILL BE CHARGED OF £5 PER LOT, PER DAY

Credit or debit card payment in person in our Bristol offices is always welcome.

Ample opportunity is given for inspection. Each purchaser, by making a bid for a lot, is deemed to have knowledge of all the Conditions of Sale and to have satisfied themselves as to the physical condition and accuracy of the description of the lot, including, but not restricted to, whether the lot is damaged or has been repaired. We offer packing and shipping quotes for all items worldwide, visit eastbristol.co.uk for details and pricing. For a specific overseas quote, please contact us.

VAT: (*) indicates that VAT is payable by the purchaser at the standard rate on the hammer price as well as being an element in the buyer`s premium.

CONDITION REPORTS : (**) Detailed condition reports for all lots are available upon direct request to the Saleroom

Delivery, Postage and Packing available worldwide on all items. See www.eastbristol.co.uk for details

Conditions of Sale

East Bristol Auctions Ltd carries on business with bidders, buyers and all those present in the auction room and online prior to or in connection with a sale on the following General Conditions and on such other terms, conditions and notices as may be referred to herein.

1. Definitions

In these Conditions:

(a) ‘Auctioneer’or ‘we/us’ means the firm East Bristol Auctions Ltd or its authorised auctioneer, as appropriate;

(b) ‘deliberate forgery’ means an imitation made with the intention of deceiving as to authorship, origin, date, age, period, culture or source but which is unequivocally described in the catalogue as being the work of a particular creator and which at the date of the sale had a value materially less than it would have had if it had been in accordance with the description;

(c) ‘Hammer price’ means the level of bidding reached (at or above any reserve) when the auctioneer brings down the hammer;

(d) ‘Terms of Consignment’ means the stipulated terms and rates of commission on which East Bristol Auctions Ltd accepts instructions from sellers or their agents;

(e) ‘Total amount due’ means the hammer price in respect of the lot sold together with any premium. Value Added Tax chargeable and any additional charges payable by a defaulting buyer under these Conditions;

(f) ‘sale proceeds’ means the net amount due to the seller, being the hammer price for the lot sold less commission at the stated rate, Value Added Tax chargeable and any other amounts due to us by the seller in whatever capacity and however arising;

(g) ‘You’, ‘Your’ etc refers to the buyer as identified in condition 2;

(h) The singular includes the plural and vice versa as appropriate.

Information for buyers

2. Bidding Procedures and the Buyer

(a) Bidders are required to satisfy any security arrangements before entering the auction room to view or bid, and to register their particulars immediately on purchasing their first lot on the day.

(b) The maker of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer conducting the sale shall be the buyer at the hammer price and any dispute about a bid shall be settled at the auctioneer's absolute discretion by re-offering the Lot during the course of the auction or otherwise.

(c) Bidders shall be deemed to act as principals.

(d) Our right to bid on behalf of the seller is expressly reserved up to the amount of any reserve and the right to refuse any bid is also reserved.

3. Increments

Bidding increments shall be at the auctioneer's sole discretion.

4. The Purchase Price

The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 18% + VAT on the premium at the rate imposed by law.

ARTISTS RE-SALE RIGHT. Buyers of the re-sold art of living artists will be charged the royalty where applicable. Currently this is 4% on any item sold at 1000 Euros or over, diminishing about 50,000 Euros. VAT is not applicable. Further details can be obtained from our office.

5. Value Added Tax

Valued Added Tax on the hammer price is imposed by law on all items affixed with an asterisk. Value Added Tax is charged at the appropriate rate prevailing by law at the date of sale and is payable by buyers of relevant Lots. (Please refer to ‘Information for Buyers’ for a brief explanation of the VAT position)

6. Payment

We accept payment via the telephone and also provide a secure payment portal through our website for your own security. Bidders leaving successful commission bids with us via telephone or email should be aware that payment will be made via this service. Online bidders, whether live or by automated online commission can pay via these services also

(1) Immediately a Lot is sold you will:

(a) Give to us, if requested, proof of identity, and

(b) Pay to us the total amount due in case or in such other way as is agreed by us.

(2) Any payments by you to us may be applied by us towards any sums owing from you to us on any account whatever without regard to any directions of you or your agent whether expressed or implied.

7. Title and Collection of Purchase

Ample opportunity is given for inspection. Each purchaser, by making a bid for a lot, is deemed to have knowledge of all the Conditions of Sale and to have satisfied themselves as to the physical condition and accuracy of the description of the lot, including, but not restricted to, whether the lot is damaged or has been repaired.

(1) The ownership of any Lots purchased shall not pass on to you until you have made payment in full to us of the total amount due.

(2) You shall at your own risk and expense take away any lots that you have purchased and paid for no later than five working days following the day of the auction after which you shall be responsible for any removal, storage and insurance charges.

(3) No purchase can be claimed or removed until it has been paid for.

8. Remedies for Non-Payment or Failure To Collect Purchase

(1) If any Lot is not paid for in full and taken away in accordance with these Conditions or if there is any other breach of these Conditions, we as agent for the seller shall at our absolute discretion and without prejudice to any other rights we may have, be entitled to exercise all or any of the following rights and remedies:

(a) To proceed against you for damages for breach of contract;

(b) To rescind the sale of that Lot and/or any other Lots sold by us to you;

(c) to resell the Lot (by auction or private treaty) in which case you shall be responsible for any resulting deficiency in the total amount due (after crediting any part payment and adding any resale costs). Any surplus so arising shall belong to the seller;

(d) To remove, store and insure the Lot at your expense and, in the case of storage, either at our premises or elsewhere, at the cost of £5 per lot per day;

(e) To charge interest at a rate not exceeding 1% per month on the total amount due to the extent it remains unpaid for more than five working days after the sale;

(f) To retain that or any other Lot sold to you until you pay the total amount due;

(g) To reject or ignore bids from you or your agent at future auctions or to impose conditions before any such bids shall be accepted;

(h) to apply any proceeds of sale of other Lots due or in future becoming due to you towards the settlement of the total amount due and to exercise a lien on any of your property in our possession for any purpose.

(2) We shall, as agent for the seller and on our own behalf pursue these rights and remedies only so far as is reasonable to make appropriate recovery in respect of breach of these conditions.

9. Third Party Liability

All members of the public on our premises are there at their own risk and must note the layout of the accommodation and security arrangements. Accordingly, neither the auctioneer nor our employees or agents shall incur liability for death or personal injury (except as required by law by reason of our negligence) or similarly for the safety of the property of persons visiting prior to or at a sale.

10. Commission Bids

Whilst prospective buyers are strongly advised to attend the auction personally or via online bidding platform and are always responsible for any decision to bid for a particular Lot and shall be assumed to have carefully inspected and satisfied themselves as to its condition, we will if so instructed clearly and in writing execute bids on their behalf. Neither the auctioneer nor our employees or agents shall be responsible for any neglect or default in so doing or failing to do so. Where two or more commission bids at the same level are recorded we reserve the right in our absolute discretion to prefer the first bid so made.

11. Warranty of Title And Availability

The seller warrants to the auctioneer and you that the seller is the true owner of the property consigned or is property authorised by the true owner to consign it for sale and is able to transfer good and marketable title to the property free from any third party claims.

12. Agency

The auctioneer normally acts as agent only and disclaims any responsibility for default by sellers or buyers.

13. Descriptions

(1) Whilst we seek to describe lots accurately, it may be impractical for us to carry out exhaustive due diligence on each lot. Prospective buyers are given ample opportunities to view and inspect before any sale and they (and any independent experts on their behalf) must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any description applied to the lot. Prospective buyers also bid on the understanding that, inevitably, representations or statements by us as to authorship, genuineness, origin, date, age, provenance, condition or estimated selling price involve matters of opinion. We undertake that any such opinion shall be honestly and reasonably held and accept liability for opinions given negligently or fraudulently. Subject to the foregoing neither we the auctioneer nor our employees or agents nor the seller accept liability for the correctness of such opinions and all conditions and warranties, whether relating to description, condition or quality of lots, express, implied or statutory, and hereby excluded. This condition or quality of lots, express, implied or statutory, are hereby excluded.

(2) Private treaty sales made under these Conditions are deemed to be sales by auction for purposes of consumer legislation.

14. Online Bidding

East Bristol Auctions Ltd. offer an online bidding service via the-saleroom.com for bidders who cannot attend the sale.

In completing the bidder registration on www.the-saleroom.com and providing your credit card details and unless alternative arrangements are agreed with East Bristol Auctions Ltd. you:

1. authorise East Bristol Auctions Ltd., if they so wish, to charge the credit card given in part or full payment, including all fees, for items successfully purchased in the auction via the-saleroom.com, and

2. confirm that you are authorised to provide these credit card details to East Bristol Auctions Ltd. through www.the-saleroom.com and agree that East Bristol Auctions Ltd. are entitled to ship the goods to the card holder name and card holder address provided in fulfilment of the sale.

Please note that any lots purchased via the-saleroom.com live auction service will be subject to an additional 4.95% commission charge + VAT at the rate imposed on the hammer price

An original WWII Second World War British Military issue M32 mortar shell. No visible markings to (2024)

FAQs

Are ww2 shell casings worth anything? ›

How much are empty shell casings worth? Depends upon the caliber really. Basic 7.62/5.56 caliber aren't worth anything more than the cost of the brass that they are made from. In short, not much at all.

What was the British medium mortar in ww2? ›

The 3” mortar was the standard mortar of the British army for over 30 years, including over WWII. Initially inferior to the similar calibre German GW34, improvements to the propellant, barrel, sights and baseplate dramatically improved its performance and it was a reliable and effective weapon through the war.

What was the mortar bomb in ww2? ›

The Stokes mortar was portable, weighing 49 kg (108 pounds). It could fire up to 22 rounds per minute at a range of 1,100 metres (3,600 feet). The mortar made its presence felt in the fierce ground fighting of World War II.

Why is a mortar called a mortar? ›

Even so, experience showed that high-trajectory shots had many advantages. This knowledge sparked a new addition to ordnance about 1420—the mortar. The mortar was squat and looked like the bowl used to grind medicines—the mortar and pestle—thus the name.

Are empty shell casings worth anything? ›

The amount of money you can make from recycling brass shell casings depends on a few factors, including the current market price for brass and the weight of your brass shell casings. However, you can typically expect to earn over a dollar for each pound of brass shells you recycle.

What World War 2 items are worth money? ›

What makes WWII memorabilia valuable? Extra-popular items include flags (especially from captured German and Japanese personnel), uniforms, helmets, and weapons. American flight jackets also are sought-after. The condition of the memorabilia always matters, of course, as does the story.

What calibers did mortars come in ww2? ›

The infantry mortars used in the Second World War ranged in caliber from 50mm to 120mm. The lighter mortars were organic to the line infantry companies, while the heavier mortars were usually allocated to heavy weapons companies.

What was the British 81mm mortar used in ww2? ›

The 3 zinch mortar (81.2 mm) entered service in the British Army in 1917. It was then renovated in the early 1930s, taking its inspiration from the French mortar of 81 mm model 27/31 to create to the 3-inch Mk II model. When the Second World War broke out in Europe, it equiped all the regiments of the British army.

How effective were mortars in ww2? ›

Unit commanders were generally very positive about the effectiveness of the chemical mortar support, smoke, and high explosive, one even calling it “the most effective single weapon used in support of infantry.” Still, as with any weapon new to combat use, some shortcomings were noted. Users wanted a longer range.

Is it legal to own a mortar? ›

Materials don't matter when it comes to destructive devices. In addition, some states such as New York and California have provisions that prohibit the ownership of all Title II weapons and devices.

Can a 120mm mortar destroy a tank? ›

Could a 120mm mortar shell destroy T90 tanks? Yep.

Why do mortars whistle? ›

Even artillery does not make that sound for the enemy. The only people who hear that are the people who are listening to the round passing by over head. A bullet (or artillery shell) breaks the sound barrier and in doing so makes a sound.

Is a mortar a bomb or shell? ›

The ammunition fired by mortars are properly called "bombs". One possible reason for this is that the fins that stabilise the round when it is flying, and the shape of the round makes it look like a bomb dropped from aircraft. Mortars can fire many different bombs.

How far can mortars shoot? ›

Generally speaking, medium mortars can fire at ranges of 100 m to 5500 m, while heavy mortars have a range of some 500 m to 7,000 m (Gander & Hogg, 1993; Isby, 1988). Mortars are found in the inventories of almost all state armed forces, and a majority of larger non-state armed groups.

What is the difference between a mortar and a howitzer? ›

Unlike mortars, which had fixed firing angles, howitzers could be fired at various angles, providing greater flexibility in combat.

What do you do with spent shell casings? ›

Push pins, key chains, and magnets are just a few examples of what you can create to make everyday supplies unique. Bullet jewelry is another popular way to use brass. You can make necklaces, rings, earrings, and even hair barrettes using the casings. This may take some practice, but the results will be worth it.

Can you still find bullet casings from WWII? ›

Bullets, no. They're generally too small and have corroded away or disappeared into the ground. Large unexploded bombs are dug up during construction work reasonably frequently, and have to be dealt with. Were any empty shell casings reloaded during WW2?

Does the military recycle shell casings? ›

Yes, it does get recycled. We clean up the brass after we fire and turn it in. They weigh it to ensure a reasonable accountability of ammo (what was fired versus what remains after...if any), and then it is sorted and stored until turned in for recycling.

Do shell casings have serial numbers? ›

Sometimes, even bullet casings have serial numbers on them, and this has been a useful tool for tracking down criminals. There are many pros and cons to requiring serial numbers on ammunition, and both sides are worth exploring.

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