I forgot how long this thread was.
FmC's 2nd Annual Handmade Light Build; "The Hand Mortar" -It's done!!!- Updated daylight pics. Giveaways and Contests
FmC's Hand Mortar [image] More photos in post #61. Final build photos at the end of post #5, with short video & comparison beam-shots. (From Wikipedia) "The hand mortar is a firearm that was used in the late 17th century and 18th century to throw fused grenades. The action was similar to a flintlock, matchlock, or wheellock firearm (depending on the date of production), but the barrel was short, usually less than 2 inches (5 cm) to 4 inches (10 cm) lon…