Confederate 24 Pounder Coehorn Mortar Shell 

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Item: Confederate 24 Pounder Coehorn Mortar Shell 
Gun: 24-pounder Coehorn mortar, 5.82-inch caliber.
Construction: Cast iron shell.
Fuzing: Wood plug adaptor for paper time fuze.
Approximate size: Weight:16 pounds. Diameter: 5.61 inches. 
Condition: Very good, excavated. The shell's surface has moderate pitting. Both "ears" or tong holes are present. Using an endoscope to view the shell's interior, it was determined that a sizable portion of its paper time fuse remains inside the shell (see additional images). This shell was cleaned, treated with electrolysis and deactivated. There are no repairs.
Recovered: Unknown.
Reference: Images of similar 24-pounder Coehorn mortar shells are found in the following reference books:

  • "Field Artillery Projectiles of the American Civil War 1993 Edition" by Thomas S. Dickey and Peter C, George, page 50 (also, in 1980 first edition page 43).
  • "Melton & Pawl's Guide to Civil War Artillery Projectiles", by Jack W. Melton, Jr., and Lawrence E. Pawl, page 33, Fig. III A-14.

See above pages in additional images.

Comments: In "Field Artillery Projectiles of the American Civil War Revised and Supplemented 1993 edition, by Thomas S. Dickey and Peter C. George, page 50, under Remarks:

"Unlike the Federals, the Confederates added "ears" (tong holes) to their projectiles for Coehorn mortars. This facilitated the proper positioning of the shell in the bore. Thus far, this type has only been found in the 1864-65 Richmond- Petersburg Siege lines. They are most likely a Tredegar Iron Works product and can be seen in the May 1865 photos of the destroyed arsenal there."

This Confederate 24-pounder Coehorn mortar shell will display very nicely in any office, den, or family room on a shelf, fireplace hearth, or mantle. It will also be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War artillery or general relic collection.

Product Code:
PC10260
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ARTILLERY , NEW ITEMS , CONFEDERATE RELICS

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