RARE CIVIL WAR 11” NAVAL CANNONBALL.

RARE CIVIL WAR 11” NAVAL CANNONBALL. This projectile was made to be fired from the 11” Dahlgren Naval Cannon. Ironclads like the U.S. Monitor were equipped with 11” Dahlgren Cannons. Shell originally had a naval water-cap fuse which is now missing. Adapter is still in place and would easily accept another fuse. Stamped near fuse hole are three initials, “MCM”, which represent Mathias C Marin, who was a U.S. Naval inspector. A maker’s mark of “WH & Co.” is only slightly discernable. H. Wiman & Co. was a military ordinance producer in Boston, Mass during the Civil War. CONDITION: Shell is pitted, has been painted black. Markings are weak. Fuse adaptor is bright. 4-58841 JS28 (500-1,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	867	$1,380.00	RARE CIVIL WAR 11” NAVAL CANNONBALL. This projectile was made to be fired from the 11” Dahlgren Naval Cannon. Ironclads like the U.S. Monitor were equipped with 11” Dahlgren Cannons. Shell originally had a naval water-cap fuse which is now missing. Adapter is still in place and would easily accept another fuse. Stamped near fuse hole are three initials, “MCM”, which represent Mathias C Marin, who was a U.S. Naval inspector. A maker’s mark of “WH & Co.” is only slightly discernable. H. Wiman & Co. was a military ordinance producer in Boston, Mass during the Civil War. CONDITION: Shell is pitted, has been painted black. Markings are weak. Fuse adaptor is bright. 4-58841 JS28 (500-1,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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