CS 8” MORTAR BALL.

CS 8” MORTAR BALL. Non-excavated. Has a clear “D” stamped by the fuse hole, which indicates possible Atlanta Arsenal manufacture. Has a wooden time-fuse adapter and paper time-fuse (original but not orig to this shell). This is the exact shell pictured on page 56 of Jack Bell’s book, Civil War Heavy Explosive Ordnance. Similar to the specimens recovered from Congaree River that were dumped by General Sherman’s troops during the destruction of Columbia, South Carolina. 4-55798 JM30 (350-450)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	2012	$690.00	CS 8” MORTAR BALL. Non-excavated. Has a clear “D” stamped by the fuse hole, which indicates possible Atlanta Arsenal manufacture. Has a wooden time-fuse adapter and paper time-fuse (original but not orig to this shell). This is the exact shell pictured on page 56 of Jack Bell’s book, Civil War Heavy Explosive Ordnance. Similar to the specimens recovered from Congaree River that were dumped by General Sherman’s troops during the destruction of Columbia, South Carolina. 4-55798 JM30 (350-450) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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