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jeff123

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LARGE civil war shell
« on: September 02, 2011, 03:48:19 PM »
I found this large artillery shell in Charleston,SC at the site of the old Charleston Arsenal circa 1825. It is 16-17 inches tall, approximately 6" across and weighs 125lbs.Looks like a Parrot but I can find no Parrots at 125 lbs.....any ideas?
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John D. Bartleson Jr.

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Re: LARGE civil war shell
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2011, 04:28:04 PM »
sir:
   Is it fuzed and what is its diameter in inches?
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Re: LARGE civil war shell
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2011, 04:58:27 PM »
Exact Dimensions and weight will assist in positive ID.
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Re: LARGE civil war shell
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2011, 05:28:48 PM »
Sir;
   The 100 pdr Parrott is 6.4 inches in diameter, however it does not come close to 125 pounds, not even a bolt. How accurate was your scales?  From your photo I really can't ell if it is fuzed or not.
    you were lucky you were not caught junting on the Arsenal grounds.
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