Image Lot Price Description

2214
$2,400.00

CS 7” BROOKE BOLT. Excavated. Unfired. Having a copper Brooke ratchet sabot. From the grounding of the Virginia or the Richmond at Trent’s Reach on January 23, 1865 as reported by James K. Mitchell, Flag-Officer of the James River Squadron per the Navy Official Records of the War of the Rebellion. Shells were dumped to lighten the ships. Bolt is original. SIZE: Approximately 14” high. CONDITION: Light to moderate pitting and Copper sabot has been over cleaned and has a small push. 4-55906 JM182 (1,500-2,800)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005
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