Federal 3-Inch Schenkl Shell
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Item: Federal 3-Inch Schenkl Shell
Gun: 3-inch ordnance rifle.
Fuzing: Brass Schenkl percussion fuze.
Construction: Cast iron.
Approximate size: Weight: 8.4 pounds; Diameter: 2.94 inches; Length: 9 inches.
Condition: Excellent, excavated. The shell is still in its raw state and is stable with nearly no pitting. Its brass fuze is present with "J. P. SCHENKL / PAT. OCT. 16, 1861" stamped into the top and its papier-mâché sleeve sabot is no longer present as is typical for excavated examples. No repairs. It has been deactivated and is ready for display.
Recovered: Unknown
Reference: Similar examples can be found in the following reference books:
- "Field Artillery Projectiles of the American Civil War", by Thomas S. Dickey and Peter C. George on page 300.
- "Field Artillery Ordnance 1861 - 1865", by Jack W. Melton, Jr., and Lawrence E. Pawl, page 215.
- "Guide to Civil War Artillery Projectiles", by Jack W. Melton and Lawrence E. Pawl, page 76, Figure III A-120. (same shell pictured from above reference)
See above page in additional images.
Comments: This 3-inch Schenkl shell will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War artillery or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC11759
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