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Relic Discussion => Artillery => Topic started by: MINREC on March 16, 2021, 04:38:22 PM

Title: ID Help for Shell Frag
Post by: MINREC on March 16, 2021, 04:38:22 PM

Hi guys - I'm new here, as I was just looking to confirm id on frags I recently dug in SC, so I apologize if this is the wrong place or too basic of a question. I'm a long-time hunter and detector, but this is my first artillery find. Attaching a couple pics that I have on my phone but can take others when I'm back home (with proper scale reference etc.). I'm pretty sure it's a 6" shell and I first just assumed it was a Read, but because that's the only artillery type I'm familiar with lol.

Sorry for the pic/scale reference quality - can get something better if needed.

Title: Re: ID Help for Shell Frag
Post by: MINREC on March 16, 2021, 04:39:42 PM

pic

Title: Re: ID Help for Shell Frag
Post by: Dave the plumber on March 17, 2021, 08:21:58 PM

          I am sorry, I cannot tell what type of shell it is from the photo's. Looks Confederate by the bourrelet.   Someone else will probably know.      David

Title: Re: ID Help for Shell Frag
Post by: CarlS on March 17, 2021, 09:23:54 PM

Like Dave says the bourrelet sings Confederate.  The ruler indicates a size that would open it up to being a Read, Brooke or Mullane.  Brooke shells were plentiful in the SC area so that would be  my guess.