Item: Federal 3.8-Inch James Bolt
Gun: 14 pounder James rifle, 3.8" caliber.
Construction: Cast iron.
Approximate size: Weight: 11.6 pounds; Diameter: 3.67 inches; Length: 7 inches.
Condition: Very good, excavated. As dug, still in the rough with no coating. The iron is stable, and the shell's surface has a minimal amount of pitting and build-up. Its lead and tin sleeve sabot is no longer present. No repairs and ready for display.
Recovered: Fayette County, WV
Reference: A similar example can be found in the following reference book:
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Comments: This James bolt will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War artillery or general relic collection.
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