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Relic Discussion => Artillery => Topic started by: Ripcon on January 04, 2021, 08:01:24 PM

Title: Need Help on I.D. of Large Artillery Frag
Post by: Ripcon on January 04, 2021, 08:01:24 PM

Here's a large artillery fragment that was found at the battle of Chickasaw Bayou north of Vicksburg, MS. It was at the site of a naval bombardment. This elongated fragment has 1.5'' thick walls and has sabot flanges around the base that was made with the shell. The flanges are 1.75'' in width. I also have a photo of a 6 pounder from my collection alongside the fragment to give it a size comparison. Any help is appreciated. I'm trying to determine the type of shell this was.

Title: Re: Need Help on I.D. of Large Artillery Frag
Post by: gflower on January 04, 2021, 09:12:08 PM

That  fragment is from a Dyer Shell. I hope that helps. Gary

Title: Re: Need Help on I.D. of Large Artillery Frag
Post by: Ripcon on January 04, 2021, 10:06:02 PM

Fantastic! Thanks for the email and confirmation. Did Dyer shells come in different weights? Was this from a 100 pounder shell? Was it fired from a 42 Pounder rifled gun?

Title: Re: Need Help on I.D. of Large Artillery Frag
Post by: CarlS on January 04, 2021, 10:23:41 PM

Yes, they weigh bout 84 pounds with the sabot and are fired from the rifled 42-lber gun.  You can get more info on Jack's CivilWarArtillery.com page:
     http://civilwarartillery.com/hap/page104.htm

Title: Re: Need Help on I.D. of Large Artillery Frag
Post by: Ripcon on January 04, 2021, 10:40:53 PM

Thank you so much!