7" Brooke shell with sabot - ebay auction

[scottfromgeorgia]

Is this being sold by anyone on this Forum?

How hard would it be to reattach the sabot with a modern bolt?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190601560717?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

[John D. Bartleson Jr.]

Scott,
Show a photo of the bolt head and any machine shop can make one to match.
John

[alwion]

all 4 of the 7" shells I posted pics of came from that seller. numerous emails and even a phone call. seems nice and honest. Not a dealer, just a collector downsizing. even detached its a nice looking shell. I paid more for my long brooke bolt with sabot, but 1/3 that for my shell without, gourse the sabot and condition play a large part. Thats not a real common 100lb parrot he has, rivit base

BTW anyone have 1/2 to a full sabot for a 7" brooke shell for sale?
yes I will post this in wanted too;)

[emike123]

The seller of those shells is not a member of this forum.

Jack Bell had a 7" Brooke sabot for sale today at the Richmond Civil War Show.

[scottfromgeorgia]

For me, this is one of those shells best displayed without the sabot attached, in order to understand the engineering. I feel the same way about the Hotchkiss and the James - the interestings parts are hidden by the sabot. 

[CarlS]

Hey Scott, how about sending those complete ones my way then!   

[John D. Bartleson Jr.]

scott,
   You should have ask me.
John

[scottfromgeorgia]

Hey Scott, how about sending those complete ones my way then!   

I already stripped the sabots off! Sorry!

[alwion]

wow I was in Richmond but didn't see a civil war show or sabot, but maybe thats because it was Richmond Indiana:))))))

how much was he asking for it?

[emike123]

He was asking $400 which is a good price except it was kindof wavy.  I was told Wayne Williams bought it after I left.  If I were you, I'd get the fractional one Pete has.