CS 10-POUNDER READ-PARROTT SIDE LOADER SHELL.

CS 10-POUNDER READ-PARROTT SIDE LOADER SHELL. Battlefield pick up. Fired. Accompanying is an orig type Confederate time fuse with an orig paper time fuse. Often referred to as a lead side-loading “Read” shell; Read patented the shell’s sabot but it was intended for the Parrott cannon. Wrought-iron sabot with large lathe dimple in base. Case shot projectile with lead side-loading plug. This shell was picked up from the battlefield of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and was engraved by Mr. Woodward, ‘GETTYSBURG 1863” in cursive writing on side of shell. Shells in this condition are hard to find and even harder to find with the provenance from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. CONDITION: Virtually no pitting, excellent condition. 4-55900 JM153 (1,500-2,500)

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
	2208	$5,175.00	CS 10-POUNDER READ-PARROTT SIDE LOADER SHELL. Battlefield pick up. Fired. Accompanying is an orig type Confederate time fuse with an orig paper time fuse. Often referred to as a lead side-loading “Read” shell; Read patented the shell’s sabot but it was intended for the Parrott cannon. Wrought-iron sabot with large lathe dimple in base. Case shot projectile with lead side-loading plug. This shell was picked up from the battlefield of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and was engraved by Mr. Woodward, ‘GETTYSBURG 1863” in cursive writing on side of shell. Shells in this condition are hard to find and even harder to find with the provenance from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. CONDITION: Virtually no pitting, excellent condition. 4-55900 JM153 (1,500-2,500) 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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