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Cannon Projectiles I
12 Pounder Shell
Diameter = 4.625" (Nominal = 4.52”) Wall thickness = 0.91” Volume = 1 Cup (250ml) (inside volume: to base of fuse opening) Weight = 8.75 lbs (Nominal = 8.34) I had a fairly active interest in artillery at one time. This is a 12pdr. shell. A wood bung with a fuse inserted would be forced into the hole. You can see the parting line from the molding process in the second picture. It is a bit of a challenge teasing more than one photo out of a round hunk of metal. I hope you approve of my efforts. I have looked for marks on this object but it is a bit of a Rorschach after staring at it for an extended period. Suffice it to say there is nothing glaringly obvious. |
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Today, 01:52 AM
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Is that the Kings Broad Arrow I see?
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Today, 02:49 AM
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Today, 03:11 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario
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here's a 24 pdr with broad arrow circ 1760 (dated by where found and historical accounts)
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