Shot, Case
Object number2021.93.1 a,b
Manufacturer
Allegheny Arsenal
Date1861-1865
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumIron; Lead; Sulfur pitch
Credit LineTransfer from United States Marine Corps
DescriptionSix-pound (6 lb.) Bormann case shot bisected into two halves (a-b). Halves create iron sphere containing lead case shot balls; some balls are bisected and some are loose. Each half has threaded semi-circular depression on one side (for fuze) with one circular depression in base. Half shot (b) has bored hole on side opposite the fuze opening. Inert. DimensionsDiameter (Overall sphere (a-b)): 3.625 in. (9.2 cm)Height x Width x Depth (a): 3.375 x 3.625 x 1.875 in. (8.6 x 9.2 x 4.8 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b): 3.375 x 3.625 x 1.625 in. (8.6 x 9.2 x 4.1 cm)
Related institution
United States Marine Corps
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