US 3.4” HOTCHKISS SHELL. Non-excavated.

US 3.4” HOTCHKISS SHELL. Non-excavated. Unfired. Percussion fuse & iron anvil cap unscrew and slider slides out. Was intended to be fired from a 3.4” Dahlgren boat howitzer rifle cannon. Cast into the base is “HOTCHKISS PATENT, OCT 9, 1855” as well as “MAY 14, 1861” and “JULY 24, 1860”. Has lathe dimple in the base. Most of orig linen cover remains attached to lead sabot. CONDITION: Museum quality, near mint condition. Two minor dings. 4-55954 JM72 (650-750)

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
	2415	$1,150.00	US 3.4” HOTCHKISS SHELL. Non-excavated. Unfired. Percussion fuse & iron anvil cap unscrew and slider slides out. Was intended to be fired from a 3.4” Dahlgren boat howitzer rifle cannon. Cast into the base is “HOTCHKISS PATENT, OCT 9, 1855” as well as “MAY 14, 1861” and “JULY 24, 1860”. Has lathe dimple in the base. Most of orig linen cover remains attached to lead sabot. CONDITION: Museum quality, near mint condition. Two minor dings. 4-55954 JM72 (650-750) 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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