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Shot, Case

Object number2021.93.5 a,b

Manufacturer Allegheny Arsenal

Manufacturer United States Army

Date1861-1865

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumIron; Lead; Pewter

Credit LineTransfer from United States Marine Corps

Description12-pounder 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. Pewter fuze inserted into one side (fuze is bisected); fuze has raised numbers around perimeter. Inert.DimensionsDiameter (Overall sphere (a-b)): 4.5 in. (11.4 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (a): 4.625 x 4.5 x 2.25 in. (11.7 x 11.4 x 5.7 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b): 4.5 x 4.5 x 2.25 in. (11.4 x 11.4 x 5.7 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Fuze has raised number around perimeter: "1".

(b)
Fuze has raised numbers around perimeter: "2 3 4".

Related institution United States Marine Corps

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