Krupp shells 1870

[scottfromgeorgia]

Here are some photos of the famous Krupp steel breech-loading cannon and shells on display at the site of the Russian-Ottoman Battle of Pleven in 1877 (now in Bulgaria). The Ottomans had the Krupp cannon and poured murderous fire on the Russians. The Russians had American gatling guns, which I also have pics of if anyone wants to see them.

I also include a pic of the 6 pound Whitworth from the same battle.

[Dave the plumber]

  Thanks for the photo's during your travels Scott.  What are you doing in Russia ??      Moving, leaving Atlanta ??!!     Less taxes ??   Russian bride ??!!

[John D. Bartleson Jr.]

Scott,
  Nice images. Below is the Prussian C/80 percussion fuze in the shell you posted.
I know its not ACW but what the heck no one is posting.
Reggards,
John

[scottfromgeorgia]

Dave, I am actually in Vietnam now - these pics were taken in Bulgaria last year. I thought I would post them since there was not much activity, and you never know when a Krupp shell will surface on eBay. Now we all know what they look like. Best, Scott

[Dave the plumber]

     I have a bunch of Krupp shells. All different calibers too. And a cannister round. I collect all era's of artillery, not just ACW. I find it all interesting....
      And thanks John, I found the fuzes in the photo's to be very interesting also.  One shell I have, has the Armstrong style of fuze in it

[John D. Bartleson Jr.]

Dave,
Post a photo of the shell and fuze please.
John

[Selma Hunter]

Believe it or not (not Ripley's or Ripley either, for that matter) the local high school here has and fires a Krupp BLof this vintage to start each football game.  And when the teams kick off.  And when it scores. And to start the second half, and to end the game.  Looks like Shiloh with all the smoke sometimes.  The team was state champ 4 years running, and typically scores 50 - 60 points (Friday nights sure are noisy in the neighborhood).  The nitwits welded a stub barreled Mauser action into the vent, and fire the rifle with a blank 7.62 cartridge.

Nice to have some "working iron" around town just in case those yankees get uppity again!