CS 3” “UNFINISHED” READ SHELL.

CS 3” “UNFINISHED” READ SHELL. Excavated. Very scarce. Having a thick copper sabot and fitted for a wooden time fuse. What makes this shell rare and unusual was the fact that it was not turned on the lathe or machined. Having two narrow bourrelets typical of the Atlanta or Macon Arsenal Read shells. A small number were found in a well near the site of the Atlanta arsenal during road construction work on the expressway. CONDITION: Very light ground action. 4-55897 JM149 (650-1,200)

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
	2204	$1,020.00	CS 3” “UNFINISHED” READ SHELL. Excavated. Very scarce. Having a thick copper sabot and fitted for a wooden time fuse. What makes this shell rare and unusual was the fact that it was not turned on the lathe or machined. Having two narrow bourrelets typical of the Atlanta or Macon Arsenal Read shells. A small number were found in a well near the site of the Atlanta arsenal during road construction work on the expressway. CONDITION: Very light ground action. 4-55897 JM149 (650-1,200) 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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