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This page updated May 27, 2008 |
The Ridgeway Civil War
reference archive
Artillery shells, Whitworth
(British imported for the Confederacy)
This is a sampling of relics collected by Harry Ridgeway over the years. This archive record is for educational purposes only. Some of the relics listed may be on display at the Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester Virginia, some are no longer owned by the author. None of the items listed in this section are for sale, please refer to the separate sales catalog for items that are currently offered.
This information is available for research purposes, pictures may be used by permission only.
All items listed are believed to be authentic to the Civil War or as otherwise described.
All artillery items listed have been disarmed and rendered inert.
Any excavated relics have been recovered from private property with owners permission.
A2140
Whitworth bolt, Whitworth 12 pounder
rifle, 2.75 in.
English made Whitworth rifle employed unique rifled twist and no sabot.
The Whitworth weapon system was well known for its superior workmanship and
accuracy.
Clean shell, light pitting
Recovered: not known
Diameter 2.73 in., length 9.5 in.
Ref: D & G pg. 329
A1529
Whitworth bolt,
12 pounder Whitworth rifle, 2.75 inch
English made Whitworth rifle employed unique rifled twist and no
sabot. The Whitworth weapon system was well known for its superior workmanship
and accuracy. Clean shell, light pitting
Recovered: not known
Diameter 2.73 inch, length 9.5 inch
Ref: Dickey & George pg. 329
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