12-Pounder Solid Shot Cannonball - Bull Run
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Item: 12-Pounder Solid Shot Cannonball - Bull Run
Gun: 12-pounder smoothbore, 4.62-inch caliber.
Construction: Cast iron.
Approximate size: Weight: 11.6 pounds. Diameter: 4.50 inches.
Condition: Fair, excavated. The surface is moderately pitted with "12 lb. Solid Shot-Bull Run" printed in what appears to be white paint, marker or white-out. Another side has a flat area measuring approximately 2-1/4 inches in diameter and surrounded by deeper pits. (see Comments section below). It has been cleaned via electrolysis and lightly clear coated for preservation purposes. There are no repairs.
Recovered: Bull Run, VA.
Comments: In a discussion with Peter George, co-author of "Field Artillery Projectiles of the American Civil War", the flat area with pits is damage most likely due to the shot striking a boulder upon impact. Also, according to Peter, "12 pounder solid shots were the iconic Civil War cannonball however, there were many more explosive cannonballs fired during the war than solid shots. Solid shots were used for battering purposes while explosive shots were more for killing purposes". Solid shot cannonballs contain nothing explosive as they are solid iron. It will display very nicely in any office, den, or family room on a shelf, fireplace hearth, or mantle (Note: the last image is included to show how it displays while resting on its flat area). It will also be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War artillery or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC11597
- Price:
- $185.00
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