Confederate 12 Pounder "Side-Loader" Case Shot - Lead Side-Plug
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Item: Confederate 12 Pounder "Side-Loader" Case Shot - Lead Side-Plug
Gun: 12-pounder smoothbore, 4.62-inch caliber.
Construction: Cast iron.
Fuzing: Copper fuze adaptor for paper time fuze.
Approximate size: Weight: 9.4 pounds. Diameter: 4.48 inches.
Condition: Very good, excavated. The surface is moderately pitted and is in solid shape with no flaking. Its copper fuze adaptor and side plug are both present. It is still in its "as dug" condition and with no repairs. This shell has been professionally deactivated.
Recovered: Cold Harbor, VA area.
Reference: Additional examples are pictured in the following reference books:
- "Field Artillery Projectiles of the American Civil War", by Thomas S. Dickey and Peter C. George on page 32, figure B (also, in 1980 first edition page 33).
- "Melton & Pawl's Guide to Civil War Artillery Projectiles", by Jack W. Melton, Jr., and Lawrence E. Pawl, page 60.
See above pages in additional images.
Comments: According to Peter George, co-author of "Field Artillery Projectiles of the American Civil War", there are four types of side-plugs: lead, iron, brass, and copper. As stated above, this case-shot has the lead type which is considered to be the most frequently encountered type. This "side-loader" case-shot will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War artillery or general relic collection.
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- Product Code:
- PC10760
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