US NAVY 3.4” SCHENKL SHELL.

US NAVY 3.4” SCHENKL SHELL. Excavated (looks non-excavated). Recovered from battlefield in Maryland Heights, Maryland. Accompanying is a brass Schenkl percussion fuse that unscrews and stamped on the face is, “J.P. SCHENKL PAT OCT 16, 1861”. Since the US artillery had a problem with the papier-mache sabot swelling up, a zinc covering was fashioned to go over it. CONDITION: Virtually no pitting. Some papier-mache still present. One of the best specimens recovered from this battlefield. 4-55928 JM166 (1,250-1,900)

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
	2294	$1,322.00	US NAVY 3.4” SCHENKL SHELL. Excavated (looks non-excavated). Recovered from battlefield in Maryland Heights, Maryland. Accompanying is a brass Schenkl percussion fuse that unscrews and stamped on the face is, “J.P. SCHENKL PAT OCT 16, 1861”. Since the US artillery had a problem with the papier-mache sabot swelling up, a zinc covering was fashioned to go over it. CONDITION: Virtually no pitting. Some papier-mache still present. One of the best specimens recovered from this battlefield. 4-55928 JM166 (1,250-1,900) 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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