VERY RARE EARLY CIVIL WAR SCHENKL PROJECTILE FOR RIFLED 6 POUNDER.

VERY RARE EARLY CIVIL WAR SCHENKL PROJECTILE FOR RIFLED 6 POUNDER. This particular Schenkl projectile is well known to metal detectorists of Port Hudson and Vicksburg battlefields and has been nicknamed the “Football” Schenkl by collectors. This is the only perfect non-excavated specimen that we know of. It is complete with its orig paper mache sabot and functional and removable percussion fuse which is stamped “J.P. SCHENKL PAT. OCT. 16, 1861.” CONDITION: Projectile that measures about 8 1/2″ overall and about 3.6″ in diameter is smooth with areas of pitting. Still showing orig. lathed tool marks. Brass sabot which measures about 3 3/4″ high is internally tapered to fit shape of shell. Also accompanying shell is about 1 1/4″ wood block that acts as a stand for projectile with sabot, which may be contemporary to use of the shell, or possibly later just for display. 4-47160 JS8 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1458	$2,300.00	VERY RARE EARLY CIVIL WAR SCHENKL PROJECTILE FOR RIFLED 6 POUNDER. This particular Schenkl projectile is well known to metal detectorists of Port Hudson and Vicksburg battlefields and has been nicknamed the “Football” Schenkl by collectors. This is the only perfect non-excavated specimen that we know of. It is complete with its orig paper mache sabot and functional and removable percussion fuse which is stamped “J.P. SCHENKL PAT. OCT. 16, 1861.” CONDITION: Projectile that measures about 8 1/2″ overall and about 3.6″ in diameter is smooth with areas of pitting. Still showing orig. lathed tool marks. Brass sabot which measures about 3 3/4″ high is internally tapered to fit shape of shell. Also accompanying shell is about 1 1/4″ wood block that acts as a stand for projectile with sabot, which may be contemporary to use of the shell, or possibly later just for display. 4-47160 JS8 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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