US 3.4” SAWYER SHELL.

US 3.4” SAWYER SHELL. Non-excavated. Only specimen known to exist. Patent date stamped “PATENTED NOVEMBER 13, 1855” on the base and stamped “14” on the lead nose. Pictured on page 35 of the book, Artillery Fuses of the Civil War, by Charles Jones. Sylvanus & Addison Sawyer patented the shell and combination fuse. Fuse unscrews and is removable. CONDITION: Excellent and museum quality. Copper sleeve retains most of orig black paint. 4-55940 JM62 (2,500-4,000)

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
	2306	$3,680.00	US 3.4” SAWYER SHELL. Non-excavated. Only specimen known to exist. Patent date stamped “PATENTED NOVEMBER 13, 1855” on the base and stamped “14” on the lead nose. Pictured on page 35 of the book, Artillery Fuses of the Civil War, by Charles Jones. Sylvanus & Addison Sawyer patented the shell and combination fuse. Fuse unscrews and is removable. CONDITION: Excellent and museum quality. Copper sleeve retains most of orig black paint. 4-55940 JM62 (2,500-4,000) 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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