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Jack Wells

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Re: U.S. Whitworth's
« Reply #15 on: March 24, 2011, 05:50:38 PM »
John,Computer Net Work is finally up!!!!!.Many thanks for posting the Drawings & Patents.It is greatly appreciated.
From my notes,they fired the "Rifled 12 Pdr. Spheres":
300 yds.3 Spheres,   Three Rd's.Spread: 11.5 " - 113"
  '     '     6     '            Three Rd's.    "     :  7" - 112"
500 Yds.3 Spheres,   Three Rd's. Spread:16" - 129 "
  "     "    6    "            Six Rd's.          "        17" - 142" Some could not be "Seen"
Test Conducted 13-14 Oct.1864 
Trust the Forum will find this of some interest.
Jack
Charles.J.Wells (Jack)
SGM. U.S.A. Ret.