2 mortars with solid bed base complete mortar with base complete mortar with base unfinished mortar tube unfinished mortar tube mortar tube complete mortar with base complete mortar with base picture of a 8-pound mortar from Fort Sumpter in South Carolina. This was used to damage union ships that attacked the fort. This was a very common weapon in the Civil War. It was used by both Union and Confederate troops. the largest of the mortars used in the Civil War were the Yorktown 13 inch mortars. These were formerly used as naval mortars. They were known for their range and destructive power. solid steel stock various mortar tubes various mortar tubes various mortar tubes 2 mortars with solid bed base 2 mortars with solid bed base