PRE-CIVIL WAR RIFLED 6-POUNDER READ SHELL.

PRE-CIVIL WAR RIFLED 6-POUNDER READ SHELL. Excavated. Fired. This shell was patented on November 24, 1857 by John B. Read of Tuscaloosa, Alabama and is an example of the evolution of artillery projectiles prior to the outbreak of the Civil War. This is an experimental shell with an empty powder cavity with an iron pin driven into the nose of the shell. This method of manufacturing was called a blind shell because it contained no bursting charge. There are six small holes in the base, which would allow the hot gasses of the charge that entered through them to expand the metal sleeve into the rifling of the cannon. Only found on the Fort Monroe, Virginia Test Range. CONDITION: Light to moderate pitting. 4-55886 JM41 (950-1,500)

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
	2194	$920.00	PRE-CIVIL WAR RIFLED 6-POUNDER READ SHELL. Excavated. Fired. This shell was patented on November 24, 1857 by John B. Read of Tuscaloosa, Alabama and is an example of the evolution of artillery projectiles prior to the outbreak of the Civil War. This is an experimental shell with an empty powder cavity with an iron pin driven into the nose of the shell. This method of manufacturing was called a blind shell because it contained no bursting charge. There are six small holes in the base, which would allow the hot gasses of the charge that entered through them to expand the metal sleeve into the rifling of the cannon. Only found on the Fort Monroe, Virginia Test Range. CONDITION: Light to moderate pitting. 4-55886 JM41 (950-1,500) 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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