Cannon Projectiles I

Ed · Yesterday, 11:55 PM

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)

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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.

Yesterday, 11:55 PM	#1
Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 305	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.