Image Lot Price Description

2278
$3,277.00

CS RIFLED 18-POUNDER TENNESSEE SABOT (MULLANE) SHELL. Excavated. Possibly the only complete specimen known; this example is so rare that it is not pictured in any reference book. Having a Type II Tennessee sabot that has 1/3rd pulled back in a 90-degree angle. Having 7 lands and grooves rifling impressions and fired from one of only four rifled 18-pounders manufactured during the war. Copper sabot having beautiful green patina. Accompanying is an authentic wooden time fuse adapter. Recovered from a Virginia battlefield. CONDITION: Moderate pitting with some moderate ground action. 4-55912 JM135 (1,500-2,400)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005
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