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Clay Round

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CarlS:
One item I picked up at Gettysburg was this round previously known as a pinched waste Confederate Armstrong round but now known to be made for the Clay Rifle.  It is not fired and came from the group of well known CS shells found at High Bridge, VA.  I was very excited to add this to my collection.  Mike ran across this at the show first but was quite kind to pass on it and let me get this for my collection.  Much appreciated.

rommack:
I love that shell Carl !

mramer:
Very nice shell Carl.
I pass high bridge almost weekly making deliveries from Richmond to Lynchburg and always makes me think about the picture of the cache of shells that were found there.
The picture is in the book "The Illustrated History of the American Civil War" for those who haven't seen it.

CarlS:
Good reminder.  I'll have to dig it up and share it.

gflower:
Carl
One of my dear long time friends is Tom Brooks who is pictured in that famous photo and who along with two buddies found that great pile of shells? He lives here in my town and I would gladly hook you guys up! Your ole friend and fellow relic hunter. Gary

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