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