Confederate Adjutant General button	The Civil War Relicman, Harry Ridgeway
	Winchester, Virginia USA (changed hands 70 times in the Civil War!) I am a collector buying and selling authentic Civil War Relics

Artillery of the Civil War
Parrott shells (Federal)

All artillery items listed  have been disarmed and rendered inert. 

A2195     Parrott flat top bolt "Read / Parrott" wrought iron sabot, Parrott 10 pounder rifle, 2.9 in.  
 
The idea of a tapered ring iron sabot was developed jointly by Read and Parrott, this Federal version is thick.  A bolt this small was primarily used against opposing cannon, its use was limited.  Sabot is pre-rifled with three flanges.  
Sabot intact, metal excellent minor pitting only, relatively rare shell, casting shows several flaws!  
Recovered nondug surplus stocks  
Diameter 2.85 in.,  length 6.6 in.  
Ref: D & G pg. 215         $600.00          

A2168     Parrott "case shot" shell, Type I wrought iron sabot, Bormann time fuse, Parrott 10 pounder rifle, 2.9 in. 

Called "Read Parrott" because it utilized the wrought iron sabot developed before the war jointly by Read and Parrott, the sabot was pre-rifled with three flanges, because it was too heavy to take the rifling otherwise.  This Bormann fused shell is likely to be case shot.  
Federal Bormann time fuse. (Jones pg. 22)  
Time fuse is intact, sabot intact, metal may be weak, but stable, some areas have been touched up, this is a rare pattern.  
Recovered: not known  
Diameter 2.85 in., length 8.5 in., weight 10 lbs.  
Ref: D & G pg. 217  (Bormann time fuse, case shot)       Sold!

A2250     Parrott "case shot" shell, Type I wrought iron sabot, Parrott time fuse without flange, Parrott 10 pounder rifle, 2.9 in.    

Called "Read Parrott" because it utilized the wrought iron sabot developed before the war jointly by Read and Parrott, the sabot was pre-rifled with three flanges, because it was too heavy to take the rifling otherwise.  When equipped with a time fuse, the round will usually contain "case shot" balls, intended to go against troops in open field formation. The nose of the fuse is not milled, leaving a sharp edge around the fuse hole.  
Parrott zinc time fuse, early pattern no flanges. (Jones pg. 76)  
Zinc time fuse is partial, sabot with three pre-rifled flanges intact, metal is solid with light pitting.  
Recovered: Richmond, Petersburg, Virginia campaign.   
Diameter 2.85 in., length 8.5 in., weight 10 lbs.  
Ref: D & G pg. 216  (Zinc time fuse without flange, case shot shell)         Sold!

A2274     Parrott "case shot" shell, wrought iron sabot, Parrott time fuse, Parrott 10 pounder rifle, 2.9 in. 

Called "Read Parrott" because it utilized the wrought iron sabot developed before the war jointly by Read and Parrott, the sabot was pre-rifled with three flanges, because it was too heavy to take the rifling otherwise.  If equipped with a time fuse, the round will usually be a "case shot" , intended to go against troops in open field formation, the shell will generally be filled with balls.  
Parrott zinc time fuse, early pattern no flanges.  The lip of the fuse hole is sharp. (Jones pg. 76)  
Zinc time fuse is partial, sabot with three pre-rifled flanges intact, metal is solid with light pitting.  
Recovered: Antietam, Maryland campaign  
Diameter 2.85 in., length 8.5 in., weight 10 lbs.  
Ref: D & G pg. 216  (Zinc time fuse, "case shot" shell)                  Sold!

A2276      Parrott "case shot" shell, wrought iron sabot, Parrott time fuse, Parrott 10 pounder rifle, 2.9 in. 

Called "Read Parrott" because it utilized the wrought iron sabot developed before the war jointly by Read and Parrott, the sabot was pre-rifled with three flanges, because it was too heavy to take the rifling otherwise.  If equipped with a time fuse, the round will usually be a "case shot" , intended to go against troops in open field formation, the shell will generally be filled with balls.  
Parrott zinc time fuse, pattern with rounded flange. The lip was a late war innovation to prevent gas leaks around the fuse causing premature detonations. The nose of this early designed shell was milled flat to accommodate this fuse. (Jones pg. 77 upper left)  
Zinc percussion fuse is partial, fired sabot intact with three lands & grooves, metal is solid with light to moderate pitting.  
Recovered: not known  
Diameter 2.85 in., length 8.5 in. (excluding fuse), weight 10 lbs.  
Ref: D & G pg. 216  (Zinc time fuse, milled nose, "case shot" shell)         $250.00 

A2192     Parrott shell, Type II High band brass sabot, Parrott 10 pounder rifle, 2.9 in.   
 
The second development of the sabot, type II, was introduction of this rabbeted brass band.  It performed poorly and was quickly abandoned.  This is the early 2.9 inch pattern, (most are 3 inch).  Parrott zinc percussion fuse, "improved" one piece design. (Jones pg. 81)  
Fired sabot intact, 3 lands and grooves are faint, fuse intact.  
Recovered: Kennesaw Mountain GA  
Diameter 2.85 in., length 8.5 in., weight 9 lbs.  
Ref: D & G pg. 225 (2.9 inch)       Sold!

A2122     Parrott shell, Type II High band brass sabot, Parrott 10 pounder rifle, 2.9 in.   

The second development of the sabot, type II, was introduction of this rabbeted brass band.  It performed poorly and was quickly abandoned.  
Marked "B" on base meaning not known.  
Parrott zinc percussion fuse, "improved" one piece design. (Jones pg. 81)  
Unfired sabot intact, fuse missing, threads good, metal solid, minor pitting, 
Recovered: de-commissioned from government surplus stocks.  
Diameter 2.85 in., length 8.5 in.  
Ref: D & G pg. 225 (2.9 inch)         $300.00       

A2193     Parrott "case shot" shell, Type III brass ring sabot, Parrott time fuse,  Parrott 10 pounder rifle, 2.9 in.    

The third and final development of the sabot, type III, was introduction of this brass ring, softer than wrought iron and more narrow than the high band, this took the rifling better and was less prone to fly.  When equipped with a time fuse, the round will usually contain "case shot" balls, intended to go against troops in open field formation.  The nose of the shell is milled for a flanged fuse.    
Parrott zinc time fuse, pattern with rounded flange. The lip was a late war innovation to prevent gas leaks around the fuse causing premature   
detonations. (Jones pg. 77 upper left)  
Fired sabot intact shows some distortion from firing but did not fully take the rifling, zinc time fuse is partial, metal smooth with minor pitting only.  
Recovered: Kennesaw, Georgia  
Diameter 2.86 in., length 8.25 in. (excluding fuse), weight 10lbs.  
Ref: D & G pg. 226 (zinc time fuse, "case shot" shell)         $300.00   

A2251     Parrott "common" shell, Type III brass ring sabot, Parrott one part flat flanged percussion fuse, Parrott 10 pounder rifle, 2.9 in.    

The third and final development of the sabot, type III, was introduction of this brass ring, softer than wrought iron and more narrow than the high band, this took the rifling better and was less prone to fly.  When equipped with a percussion fuse, the round will usually be a "common" or standard round, intended to go against opposing cannon by striking and damaging the cannon, the shell will not be filled with balls.  The nose of the shell is milled for a  flanged fuse.  
Parrott zinc one part percussion fuse, "improved" design. (Jones pg. 81)
Fuse is partial exposing the internal slider and nipple, sabot shows distortion from firing, 3 lands & grooves, metal is smooth, minor pitting only.  
Recovered: Richmond, Petersburg, Virginia campaign.   
Diameter 2.86 in., length 8.5 in., weight 9 lbs.  
Ref: D & G pg. 226 (zinc flanged one part improved percussion fuse, "common" shell)         $275.00  

A2255    Parrott shell, Type III brass ring sabot, Parrott percussion fuse,  Parrott 10 pounder rifle, 2.9 in. 
 
The third development of the sabot, type III, was introduction of this narrow brass ring, softer than wrought iron and thinner than the high band, this took the rifling nicely.  If equipped with a percussion fuse, the round will usually be a "common" or standard round, intended to go against opposing cannon by striking them, the shell will not be filled with balls.  
Parrott zinc one part percussion fuse, "improved" design, this is variant with the rounded flange. (Jones pg. 82)   
Fuse is partial, fired sabot shows  3 lands & grooves, metal is solid, light to moderate pitting.  
Recovered: Fredericksburg, Virginia  
Diameter 2.86 in., length 8.5 in., weight 9 lbs.  
Ref: D & G pg. 226 (zinc percussion fuse, "common" shell)     $225.00 

A2317     Parrott "common" shell, Type III brass ring sabot, Parrott time fuse,  Parrott 10 pounder rifle, 2.9 in.    

The third and final development of the sabot, type III, was introduction of this brass ring, softer than wrought iron and more narrow than the high band, this took the rifling better and was less prone to fly.  When equipped with a time fuse, the round will usually contain "case shot" balls, intended to go against troops in open field formation. However, this pattern weighing 9 lbs, is a "common" round and does not contain balls. The nose of the shell is milled for a flanged fuse.    
Parrott zinc time fuse, pattern with rounded flange. The lip was a late war innovation to prevent gas leaks around the fuse causing premature detonations. (Jones pg. 77 upper left)  
Fired sabot intact shows three lands and grooves, zinc time fuse is partial, metal solid with light pitting.  
Recovered: not known  
Diameter 2.86 in., length 8.25 in. (excluding fuse), weight 9lbs.  
Ref: D & G pg. 226 (zinc time fuse, "common" shell)             $300.00       

A2326     Parrott "common" shell, Type III brass ring sabot, Parrott one part flat flanged percussion fuse, Parrott 10 pounder rifle, 2.9 in.    
 
The third and final development of the sabot, type III, was introduction of this brass ring, softer than wrought iron and more narrow than the high band, this took the rifling better and was less prone to fly.  When equipped with a percussion fuse, the round will usually be a "common" or standard round, intended to go against opposing cannon by striking and damaging the cannon, the shell will not be filled with balls.  The nose of the shell is milled for a  flanged fuse.  
Parrott zinc one part percussion fuse, "improved" design. (Jones pg. 81)
Zinc percussion fuse intact, rare to find this fuse intact, un-fired sabot intact, metal is solid and coated.  
Recovered: not known  
Diameter 2.86 in., length 8.25 in. (excluding fuse), weight 9 lbs.  
Ref: D & G pg. 226 (zinc flanged one part improved percussion fuse, "common" shell)         Sold!

A2190     Parrott shell, Type II High band brass sabot, Parrott 10 pounder rifle, 3 in.    

The second development of the sabot, type II, was introduction of this rabbeted brass band.  It performed poorly and was quickly abandoned.  Parrott zinc percussion fuse, "improved" one piece design. (Jones pg. 81)  
Unfired sabot intact, fuse missing, threads good, metal solid, minor pitting, 
Recovered: de-commissioned from government surplus stocks.  
Diameter 2.94 in., length 8.5 in.  
Ref: D & G pg. 225 (3 inch)         $300.00 

A2191     Parrott shell, Type II High band brass sabot, Parrott 10 pounder rifle, 3 in.    

The second development of the sabot, type II, was introduction of this rabbeted brass band.  It performed poorly and was quickly abandoned.  Marked "3" on base to distinguish this 3 inch shell from the 2.9 inch pattern.  Parrott zinc percussion fuse, "improved" one piece design. (Jones pg. 81)  
Unfired sabot intact, fuse missing, threads good, metal solid, minor pitting, 
Recovered: de-commissioned from government surplus stocks.  
Diameter 2.94 in., length 8.5 in.  
Ref: D & G pg. 225 (3 inch)         $300.00          

A2202     Parrott 10 pounder, nose section with time fuse 

Large fragment of a Parrott 10 pounder, with zinc time fuse intact.  
Parrott 10 pounder fragment, nose section with time fuse     Sold!

A2204     Parrott 10 pounder, nose section with time fuse 

Large fragment of a Parrott 10 pounder, nose section with flanged zinc time fuse.
Parrott 10 pounder fragment, nose with flanged fuse         Sold!

A2206     Parrott 10 pounder (2.9 in.), three base sections, sabot types I, II, and III 

Parrott 10 pounder base fragments, examples of each of the sabot types, each showing 3 lands and grooves as fired from the Parrott 2.9 in rifle:  
Type I, wrought iron sabot was cast thick and was too stiff to take the rifling, so it was pre-cast with 3 lands & grooves to fit the rifling more easily.
Type II high band sabot, nearly always would fly off of the shell, (almost did in this case), which was a huge problem for forward infantry, so use in 10 pounder is rare.  This is 2.9 in, size and not the later 3 in.  
Type III, low band brass sabot, the brass was still thick but was more flexible and would take the rifling much more easily, however the limited number of 
grooves (three) would cause the sabot to wrench and grab excessively.  
The problem of sabots was never really solved until after the war when the breech loader was developed allowing tighter fit and the number of rifling grooves was increased significantly so that the load of the rifling would be better distributed around the circumference of the shell.  
Recovered: north Georgia campaign  
Parrott 10 pounder, base fragments showing three types of sabots     Sold!   

A2230     Parrott 10 pounder, nose section with time fuse 
 
Large fragment of a Parrott 10 pounder, with zinc time fuse intact.  
Parrott 10 pounder fragment, nose section with time fuse         Sold!

A2324     Parrott 10 pounder, nose section with time fuse 
 
Large fragment of a Parrott 10 pounder, with zinc time fuse intact, shell shows definite indentation where it hit something very hard, case shots are imbedded inside the nose.  
Parrott 10 pounder fragment, nose section with time fuse         Sold!

A1870     Parrott chill nose bolt, Type III brass ring sabot, Parrott 20 pounder rifle, 3.67 in.

A solid bolt intended to be used against enemy cannon, the nose was made smaller and chilled to harden, as an effort to concentrate its energy for 
greater force on impact.  Sabot is low band brass ring, type III.  
Fired sabot is intact showing 5 lands & grooves, metal strong light  pitting.  
Recovered: Port Hudson, Louisiana  
Diameter 3.62 in., length 8.75 in., weight 19 lbs.  
Ref: D & G pg. 230 $375.00         

A2079     Parrott chill nose bolt, Type III brass ring sabot, Parrott 20 pounder rifle, 3.67 in. 

A solid bolt intended to be used against enemy cannon, the nose was made smaller and chilled to harden, as an effort to concentrate its energy for 
greater force on impact.  Sabot is low band brass ring, type III.  
Fired sabot is intact showing 5 lands & grooves, metal solid,  moderate pitting.  
Recovered: Port Hudson, Louisiana  
Diameter 3.62 in., length 8.75 in., weight 19 lbs.  
Ref: D & G pg. 230 $275.00   

A2080     Parrott chill nose bolt, Type III brass ring sabot, Parrott 20 pounder rifle, 3.67 in. 

A solid bolt intended to be used against enemy cannon, the nose was made smaller and chilled to harden, as an effort to concentrate its energy for 
greater force on impact.  Sabot is low band brass ring, type III.  
Fired sabot is intact showing 5 lands & grooves, significant base chip reflecting the violence of firing, unusual for sabot to be intact, metal solid, 
moderate pitting.  
Recovered: Port Hudson, Louisiana  
Diameter 3.62 in., length 8.75 in.  
Ref: D & G pg. 230 $250.00         

A2081     Parrott chill nose bolt, Type III brass ring sabot, Parrott 20 pounder rifle, 3.67 in. 

A solid bolt intended to be used against enemy cannon, the nose was made smaller and chilled to harden, as an effort to concentrate its energy for 
greater force on impact.  Sabot is low band brass ring, type III.  
Fired sabot was thrown and exposes the Parrott notched base, metal solid light pitting  
Recovered: Port Hudson, Louisiana  
Diameter 3.62 in., length 8.75 in.  
Ref: D & G pg. 230 Sold!       

A2082     Parrott chill nose bolt, Type III brass ring sabot, Parrott 20 pounder rifle, 3.67 in. 
 
A solid bolt intended to be used against enemy cannon, the nose was made smaller and chilled to harden, as an effort to concentrate its energy for 
greater force on impact.  Sabot is low band brass ring, type III.  
Fired sabot is missing, nice example of base chip shows violence of firing this heavy shell, metal strong moderate pitting.  
Recovered: Port Hudson, Louisiana  
Diameter 3.62 in., length 8.75 in.  
Ref: D & G pg. 230 $175.00  

A1875     Parrott shell, high brass band prototype sabot Parrott 20 pounder rifle, 3.67 in.
 
This early high band sabot has no visible rabbets, and is short and thin. Expansion holes were cut into the base of the shell. The idea was that these small holes would encourage expansion of the sabot and this type of venting shows up in other early designs Threaded for time fuse, Parrott time fuse with rounded flange fits it. 
Shell is unfired, Parrott time fuse is removable, metal good light pitting.. 
Recovered: surplus stocks 
Diameter 3.6 inch, length 10.25 inch 
Ref:  sabot style shown for 30 pounder Bell pg. 278
Ref: D & G not listed       Sold!

A2124     Parrott shell, high brass band prototype sabot Parrott 20 pounder rifle, 3.67 in.    

This early high band sabot has no visible rabbets, and is short and thin.  Expansion holes were cut into the base of the shell.  The idea was that these small holes would encourage expansion of  the sabot and this type of venting shows up in other early designs Threaded for time fuse.  
Shell is unfired, fuse missing threads good, metal solid with light pitting..
Recovered: surplus stocks  
Diameter 3.6 in., length 10.25 in.  
Ref:  sabot style shown for 30 pounder Bell pg. 278  
Ref: D & G not listed         $500.00   

A2084     Parrott short "case shot" shell, Type I wrought iron sabot, Parrott time fuse, Parrott 20 pounder rifle, 3.67 in.

Called "Read Parrott" because it utilized the wrought iron sabot developed before the war jointly by Read and Parrott, the sabot was pre-rifled with five flanges, because it was too heavy to take the rifling otherwise.  This short pattern, when equipped with a time fuse will  usually be a "case shot" , intended to go against troops in open field formation, the shell will generally be filled with balls.  
Parrott zinc time fuse, early pattern no flanges.  The lip of the fuse hole is sharp. (Jones pg. 76)  
Zinc time fuse is partial, sabot with five pre-rifled flanges intact, metal solid, light to moderate pitting.   
Recovered: Port Hudson, Louisiana  
Diameter 3.6 in., length 9.25 in. (excluding fuse), weight 18lbs..  
Ref: D & G pg. 219  (Zinc time fuse, short "case shot" shell) $250.00          

A2085     Parrott short "case shot" shell, Type I wrought iron sabot, Parrott time fuse, Parrott 20 pounder rifle, 3.67 in.

Called "Read Parrott" because it utilized the wrought iron sabot developed before the war jointly by Read and Parrott, the sabot was pre-rifled with five flanges, because it was too heavy to take the rifling otherwise.  This short pattern, when equipped with a time fuse will usually be a "case shot" , intended to go against troops in open field formation, the shell will generally be filled with balls.  
Parrott zinc time fuse, early pattern no flanges.  The lip of the fuse hole is sharp. (Jones pg. 76)  
Zinc time fuse is partial, sabot with five pre-rifled flanges intact, metal solid, light to moderate pitting.   
Recovered: Port Hudson, Louisiana  
Diameter 3.6 in., length 9.25 in. (excluding fuse), weight 18lbs.  
Ref: D & G pg. 219  (Zinc time fuse, short "case shot" shell) $250.00

A2086     Parrott short "case shot" shell, Type I wrought iron sabot, Parrott time fuse, Parrott 20 pounder rifle, 3.67 in. 
 
Called "Read Parrott" because it utilized the wrought iron sabot developed before the war jointly by Read and Parrott, the sabot was pre-rifled with five flanges, because it was too heavy to take the rifling otherwise.  This short pattern, when equipped with a time fuse will usually be a "case shot" , intended to go against troops in open field formation, the shell will generally be filled with balls.  
Parrott zinc time fuse, early pattern no flanges.  The lip of the fuse hole is sharp. (Jones pg. 76)  
Zinc time fuse is partial, sabot with five pre-rifled flanges intact, the crack in 
the side is stress from firing, shell cracked but did not break, metal solid, light  to moderate pitting.   
Recovered: Port Hudson, Louisiana  
Diameter 3.6 in., length 9.25 in. (excluding fuse), weight 18lbs.  
Ref: D & G pg. 219  (Zinc time fuse, short "case shot" shell)          Sold!

A2087     Parrott "case shot" shell, wrought iron sabot, Parrott time fuse, Parrott 20 pounder rifle, 3.67 in. 
   
Called "Read Parrott" because it utilized the wrought iron sabot developed before the war jointly by Read and Parrott, the sabot was pre-rifled with five flanges, because it was too heavy to take the rifling otherwise.  This short pattern, when equipped with a time fuse will usually be a "case shot" , intended to go against troops in open field formation, the shell will generally be filled with balls.  
Parrott zinc time fuse, early pattern no flanges.  The lip of the fuse hole is sharp. (Jones pg. 76)  
Zinc time fuse is partial, sabot with five pre-rifled flanges intact, Shell has been cut exposing the case shot interior. Shell is packed with sulfur or yellow 
matrix.  Note how the powder train on this example is way off center!  Light  to moderate pitting.  
Recovered: Port Hudson, Louisiana  
Diameter 3.6 in., length 9.25 in. weight 18lbs.  
Ref: D & G pg. 219  (Zinc time fuse, short "case shot" shell, sulfur matrix) Cut shell         Sold!

A2088     Parrott long "common" shell, Type I wrought iron sabot, Parrott percussion fuse, Parrott 20 pounder rifle, 3.67 in.    

Called "Read Parrott" because it utilized the wrought iron sabot developed before the war jointly by Read and Parrott, the sabot was pre-rifled with five flanges, because it was too heavy to take the rifling otherwise.  When equipped with a percussion fuse, the round will usually be a "common" or standard round, intended to go against opposing cannon by striking them, the shell will not be filled with balls.  
Parrott zinc two part percussion fuse, "West Point" style. (Jones pg. 79) 
Zinc percussion fuse is intact, rare to get this fuse intact, pre-rifled sabot intact with five flanges, metal solid with light to moderate pitting.   
Recovered: Port Hudson, Louisiana  
Diameter 3.62 in., length 10.25 in.(excluding fuse), weight 16 lbs.  
Ref: D & G pg. 219 (zinc percussion fuse, long "common" shell)          Sold!

A2089     Parrott long "common" shell, Type I wrought iron sabot, Parrott time fuse, Parrott 20 pounder rifle, 3.67 in. 

Called "Read Parrott" because it utilized the wrought iron sabot developed before the war jointly by Read and Parrott, the sabot was pre-rifled with five flanges, because it was too heavy to take the rifling otherwise.  When equipped with a time fuse, the round could either be used against troops in the open field, or fired at the crews of the opposing cannons.  The shell is probably not filled with balls.  
Parrott zinc time fuse, early pattern no flanges.  The lip of the fuse hole is sharp. (Jones pg. 76)  
Zinc time fuse is partial, pre-rifled sabot intact with five flanges, metal solid with light pitting.   
Recovered: Port Hudson, Louisiana  
Diameter 3.62 in., length 10.25 in.(excluding fuse), weight 16 lbs.  
Ref: D & G pg. 219 (zinc time fuse, long "common" shell)         Sold!

A2093     Parrott long "common" shell, Type I wrought iron sabot, Parrott time fuse, Parrott 20 pounder rifle, 3.67 in. 

Called "Read Parrott" because it utilized the wrought iron sabot developed before the war jointly by Read and Parrott, the sabot was pre-rifled with five flanges, because it was too heavy to take the rifling otherwise.  When equipped with a time fuse, the round could either be used against troops in the open field, or fired at the crews of the opposing cannons.  The shell is probably not filled with balls.  
Parrott zinc time fuse, early pattern no flanges.  The lip of the fuse hole is sharp. (Jones pg. 76)  
Zinc time fuse is partial, pre-rifled sabot intact with five flanges, metal solid with moderate pitting.   
Recovered: Port Hudson, Louisiana  
Diameter 3.62 in., length 10.25 in.(excluding fuse), weight 16 lbs.  
Ref: D & G pg. 219 (zinc time fuse, long "common" shell)         $225.00        

A2311     Parrott long "common" shell, Type I wrought iron sabot, Parrott time fuse, Parrott 20 pounder rifle, 3.67 in. 

Called "Read Parrott" because it utilized the wrought iron sabot developed before the war jointly by Read and Parrott, the sabot was pre-rifled with five flanges, because it was too heavy to take the rifling otherwise.  When equipped with a time fuse, the round could either be used against troops in the open field, or fired at the crews of the opposing cannons.  The shell is probably not filled with balls.  
Parrott zinc time fuse, early pattern no flanges.  The lip of the fuse hole is sharp. (Jones pg. 76)  
Zinc time fuse is partial, pre-rifled sabot intact with five flanges, metal solid with moderate pitting.   
Recovered: not known  
Diameter 3.62 in., length 10.25 in.(excluding fuse), weight 16 lbs.  
Ref: D & G pg. 219 (zinc time fuse, long "common" shell)         $225.00 

A2123     Parrott shell, Type III brass ring sabot, Parrott percussion fuse, Parrott 20 pounder rifle, 3.67 in. 

The third development of the sabot, type III, was introduction of this narrow brass ring, softer than wrought iron and thinner than the high band, this took the rifling nicely.  If equipped with a percussion fuse, the round will usually be a "common" or standard round, intended to go against opposing cannon by striking them, the shell will not be filled with balls.  Shell nose has been milled to take a flanged fuse. 
Parrott zinc one part percussion fuse, "improved" design. (Jones pg. 81)
Parrott zinc percussion fuse is missing, unfired sabot intact metal solid with minor pitting only.  
Recovered: not known  
Diameter 3.6 in., length 10 in. (excluding fuse), weight 16.5 lbs. (empty)
Ref: D & G pg. 232 (zinc percussion fuse, long "common" shell) $300.00           

A2160     Parrott long "common" shell, Type III brass ring sabot, Parrott percussion fuse, Parrott 20 pounder rifle, 3.67 in. 
 
The third development of the sabot, type III, was introduction of this narrow brass ring, softer than wrought iron and thinner than the high band, this took the rifling nicely.  When equipped with a percussion fuse, the round will usually be a "common" or standard round, intended to go against opposing cannon by striking them, the shell will not be filled with balls.  
Parrott zinc one part percussion fuse, "improved" design. (Jones pg. 81)
Parrott zinc percussion fuse is intact, fired sabot intact showing 5 lands & grooves, metal smooth with minor pitting only, outstanding example rare to get in this condition.  
Recovered: not known  
Diameter 3.6 in., length 10 in. (excluding fuse), weight 17 lbs.  
Ref: D & G pg. 232 (zinc percussion fuse, long "common" shell)         Sold!

A2296     Parrott shell, Type III brass ring sabot, Parrott percussion fuse, Parrott 20 pounder rifle, 3.67 in. 
 
The third development of the sabot, type III, was introduction of this narrow brass ring, softer than wrought iron and thinner than the high band, this took the rifling nicely.  If equipped with a percussion fuse, the round will usually be a "common" or standard round, intended to go against opposing cannon by striking them, the shell will not be filled with balls.  Shell nose is milled to take a flanged fuse.  
Parrott zinc one part percussion fuse, "improved" design. (Jones pg. 81)
Parrott zinc percussion fuse is missing, unfired sabot intact metal solid with light pitting only.  
Recovered: Green Castle, Pennsylvania  
Diameter 3.6 in., length 10 in. (excluding fuse), weight 16.5 lbs. (empty)
Ref: D & G pg. 232 (zinc percussion fuse, long "common" shell)             $300.00 

A2158     Parrott flat top bolt, high band Type II sabot, Parrott 30 pounder rifle, 4.2 in.   

The second development of the sabot, type II, was introduction of this  rabbeted brass band.  It performed poorly seldom is the sabot intact on this heavy round.  
Fired sabot intact shows 5 lands & grooves, metal solid minor pitting only.
Recovered: Richmond, Petersburg, Virginia campaign.   
Diameter 4.1 in., length 9.5 in., weight 30 lbs.  
Ref: Bell Heavy Ord. pg. 273         $550.00  

A2104     Parrott tall shell, corrugated sabot, Parrott time fuse, Parrott 30 pounder rifle, 4.2 in.    

Cast for experimental sabot type using corrugated top.  Design was apparently not successful, all recovered are missing the sabot.    
Parrott zinc time fuse, with flat flange, marked "W" for West Point, shell is cast with recessed lip for this type of fuse, (Jones pg. 77 upper right).
Parrott zinc time fuse is intact, sabot missing, shell recovered from salt water, metal surface is smooth, stable ,and sealed.  
Recovered: North Carolina defenses  
Diameter 4.1 in., length 12.25in.  
Ref: Bell Heavy Ord, pg. 277           Sold!

A2097     Parrott shell, Type III brass ring sabot, Parrott percussion fuse,  Parrott 30 pounder rifle 4.2 in. 

The third development of the sabot, type III, was introduction of this narrow brass ring, softer than wrought iron and thinner than the high band, this took the rifling nicely.  If equipped with a percussion fuse, the round will usually be a "common" or standard round, intended to go against opposing cannon by striking them, the shell will not be filled with balls.  Fuse hole is cast "sharp" and not milled, intended for a fuse without a flange. 
Parrott zinc two part percussion fuse, "West Point" style. (Jones pg. 79) 
Parrott zinc percussion fuse is intact. Fired low band brass ring sabot is missing. Metal solid with light to moderate pitting.  
Recovered: Port Hudson, Louisiana  
Diameter 4.1 in., length 12 in. (nose is not milled, excluding fuse), weight 26 lbs.
Ref: Bell Heavy Ord. pg. 284 (tall common shot, Parrott percussion fuse)           Sold!

A2098     Parrott shell, Type III brass ring sabot, Parrott percussion fuse,  Parrott 30 pounder rifle 4.2 in.

The third development of the sabot, type III, was introduction of this narrow brass ring, softer than wrought iron and thinner than the high band, this took the rifling nicely.  If equipped with a percussion fuse, the round will usually be a "common" or standard round, intended to go against opposing cannon by striking them, the shell will not be filled with balls.  Fuse hole is cast "sharp" and not milled, intended for a fuse without a flange.  
Parrott zinc two part percussion fuse, "West Point" style. (Jones pg. 79) 
Parrott zinc percussion fuse is partial. Fired low band brass ring sabot is missing. Metal solid with light to moderate pitting.  
Recovered: Port Hudson, Louisiana  
Diameter 4.1 in., length 12 in. (nose is not milled, excluding fuse), weight 26 lbs.
Ref: Bell Heavy Ord. pg. 284 (tall common shot, Parrott percussion fuse)     Sale pending!

A2099     Parrott shell, Type III brass ring sabot, Parrott percussion fuse,  Parrott 30 pounder rifle 4.2 in. 
 
The third development of the sabot, type III, was introduction of this narrow brass ring, softer than wrought iron and thinner than the high band, this took the rifling nicely.  If equipped with a percussion fuse, the round will usually be a "common" or standard round, intended to go against opposing cannon by striking them, the shell will not be filled with balls.  Fuse hole is cast "sharp" and not milled, intended for a fuse without a flange.  
Parrott zinc two part percussion fuse, "West Point" style. (Jones pg. 79) 
Parrott zinc percussion fuse is partial. Fired low band brass ring sabot is missing. Metal solid with light to moderate pitting.  
Recovered: Port Hudson, Louisiana  
Diameter 4.1 in., length 12 in. (nose is not milled, excluding fuse), weight 26 lbs.
Ref: Bell Heavy Ord. pg. 284 (tall common shot, Parrott percussion fuse) Sold!

A2149     Parrott shell, Type III brass ring sabot, Parrott percussion fuse,  Parrott 30 pounder rifle 4.2 in. 

The third development of the sabot, type III, was introduction of this narrow brass ring, softer than wrought iron and thinner than the high band, this took the rifling nicely.  If equipped with a percussion fuse, the round will usually be a "common" or standard round, intended to go against opposing cannon by striking them, the shell will not be filled with balls.  
Parrott zinc two part percussion fuse, "West Point" style. (Jones pg. 79) 
Parrott zinc percussion fuse is intact. Unfired low band brass ring sabot is intact. Metal solid with light pitting only, rare to find in this condition.
Recovered: Port Hudson, Louisiana.  
Diameter 4.1 in., length 12 in., weight 26 lbs.  
Ref: Bell Heavy Ord. pg. 284 (tall common shot, Parrott percussion fuse)        Sold!

A2236     Parrott shell, brass sabot, threaded for a zinc fuse,  Parrott 30 pounder rifle 4.2 in.    

Cast for either a Type II (high band) or Type III  (low band) sabot, the notching is the same for either type so when the sabot is thrown (it is thrown on most of the heavy Parrotts) the sabot could be of either type.  The throat is threaded for a fuse, these shells were equipped with both time fuses or percussion fuses.  Top of shell has been milled flat for a flanged fuse.
Cast for a Parrott zinc fuse which is missing, fired brass sabot is missing as typical, metal solid with light to moderate pitting.  
Recovered: not known  
Diameter 4.1 in., length 11.75 in. (nose is milled), weight 26 lbs.  
Ref: Bell Heavy Ordnance, pg. 284 (tall shell, Parrott zinc fuse)       Sold!

A2327     Parrott shell, brass sabot, Parrott zinc time fuse,  Parrott 30 pounder rifle 4.2 in.    

Cast for either a Type II (high band) or Type III  (low band) sabot, the notching is the same for either type so when the sabot is thrown (it is thrown on most of the heavy Parrotts) the sabot could be of either type.  The throat is threaded for a fuse, these shells were equipped with both time fuses or percussion fuses.  Top of shell has been milled flat for a flanged fuse.
Parrott zinc time fuse is partial, fired brass sabot is missing as typical, metal solid with light to moderate pitting.  
Recovered: not known  
Diameter 4.1 in., length 11.75 in. (nose is milled), weight 26 lbs.  
Ref: Bell Heavy Ordnance, pg. 284 (tall shell, Parrott zinc time fuse)         Sold!

A2207     Parrott 30 pounder, nose section with fuse 

Large fragment of a Parrott 30 pounder, nose with zinc time fuse.  
Parrott 30 pounder fragment, nose with fuse                Sold!

A2157     Parrott flat top bolt, high band Type II sabot,  Parrott 100 pounder rifle, 6.4 in.    

The second development of the sabot, type II, was introduction of this rabbeted brass band.  It was often thrown, which was a problem for field guns, but was used extensively for Naval and Army fort guns.  Sabot is marked "PATENTED 1861". 
High band brass sabot fully intact, shell is solid, moderate pitting is from weather exposure from the 1940's.  
Recovered: Portsmouth Virginia, a large number of shells were apparently recycled for metal during WWII, a few were saved.  
Diameter 6.25 in., length 13 in., weight 95 lbs.  
Ref: Bell Heavy Ord. pg. 290         Sold!     

A2298     Parrott long shell, rivet bottom, high band Type II sabot, Parrott percussion fuse, Parrott 100 pounder rifle, 6.4 in.    

The second development of the sabot, type II, was introduction of this rabbeted brass band.  It was often thrown, which was a problem for field guns, but was used extensively for Naval and Army fort guns.  This is the tallest of the 100 pounder Parrott.  Bottom is plugged with a rivet protruding from the bottom.  The shell was cast with an open hole in the base, through which a rod was placed to hold the core during casting.  After casting the rod was removed, the rod was removed and replaced with a drive in plug, this while the casting was still hot.  On cooling the hole would shrink thus securing the bottom plug.  
Parrott zinc one part percussion fuse, "improved" design. (Jones pg. 81)
Sabot is missing as usual, Percussion fuse is partial, metal is solid with moderate pitting.  
Recovered: not known  
Diameter 6.25 in., length 19.25 in. (excluding rivet and fuse), weight 95lbs.
Ref: Bell Heavy Ordnance, pg. 299 (Parrott percussion fuse, rivet bottom)        Sold!

A2299     Parrott short shell, rivet bottom, high band Type II sabot, Parrott percussion fuse, Parrott 100 pounder rifle, 6.4 in.    

The second development of the sabot, type II, was introduction of this rabbeted brass band.  It was often thrown, which was a problem for field guns, but was used extensively for Naval and Army fort guns.  This is the shorter pattern of the 100 pounder Parrott.  Bottom is plugged with a rivet protruding from the bottom.  The shell was cast with an open hole in the base, through which a rod was placed to hold the core during casting.  After casting the rod was removed, the rod was removed and replaced with a drive in plug, this while the casting was still hot.  On cooling the hole would shrink thus securing the bottom plug.  
Parrott zinc one part percussion fuse, "improved" design. (Jones pg. 81)
Sabot is missing as usual, Percussion fuse is partial, metal is solid with light to moderate pitting.  
Recovered: not known  
Diameter 6.25 in., length 15.5 in. (excluding rivet and fuse), weight 85lbs.
Ref: Bell Heavy Ordnance, pg. 297 (Parrott percussion fuse, rivet bottom)        Sold!

A2307     Parrott short shell, high band Type II sabot, threaded  fuse, Parrott 100 pounder rifle, 6.4 in. 
 
The second development of the sabot, type II, was introduction of this rabbeted brass band.  It was often thrown, which was a problem for field guns, but was used extensively for Naval and Army fort guns.  
Threaded for a fuse, probably a Parrott watercap or percussion fuse.
High band brass sabot fully intact, none in this cache were found with fuses, metal moderately pitted but stable.  
Recovered: Key West Florida, shells discarded after the war.    
Diameter 6.25 in., length 15.5 in. (excluding fuse), weight 80 lbs.  
Ref: Bell Heavy Ordnance, pg. 297        Sold!

A2208.1     Parrott 100 pounder, nose section with partial fuse 

Large fragment of a Parrott 100 pounder, nose section, fuse was jammed deep  into the fuse hole on impact.  
Parrott 100 pounder fragment, large nose section           Sold!

A2208.2     Parrott 100 pounder, base section with Typo II sabot 

Large fragment of a Parrott 100 pounder, base section with high band sabot, 9 lands & grooves.  
Parrott 100 pounder fragment, base section and sabot       Sold!

A2209     Parrott 100 pounder, nose section    

Large fragment of a Parrott 100 pounder, nose section, three fragments
Parrott 100 pounder fragment, large nose section   Sold!

A2213     Parrott shell, high band brass sabot Type II , wood fuse, rifled 42 pounder rifle, 7 in.    

The 7 inch guns in the Federal arsenal were modified to add rifling and a reinforcement band, the idea being to accommodate the equivalent of  a double smoothbore shot, hence the smoothbore 42 pounder became a "rifled 42 pounder".  This 7 in. Parrott shell was a prototype to be used in the converted smoothbore guns, subsequent development was for the rifled series of Parrott guns, hence use of this weapon is rare and limited to the early war.  Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor was equipped with 7 inch guns, mostly using the James series of 7 inch shells, and expended their ammunition against the attacking Confederate batteries in the city.  Once  Sumter fell to the Confederates, subsequent Federal sieges were out of range of the city and employed the 100 and 200 pounder rifled series of guns, rendering these old smoothbore conversions obsolete.  
Cast for a wood fuse which is missing.  
Sabot missing, non recovered with sabot, so we do not know which type of sabot was actually employed, however based on the time of use it most likely employed the Type II or high band sabot.    
Metal quality solid with light pitting.  
Recovered: city of Charleston, South Carolina which presumably means this was from the initial siege of the Civil War!   
Diameter 6.9 in., length 14 in., weight 78 lbs. (empty and missing sabot)
Ref: Bell Heavy Ordnance, pg. 305 Sold!

A2297     Parrott short shell, high band Type II sabot, Schenkl percussion fuse, Parrott 200 pounder rifle, 8 in.    
 
The second development of the sabot, type II, was introduction of this rabbeted brass band.  It was often thrown, which was a problem for field guns, but was used extensively for Naval and Army fort guns.  This is the shorter pattern of the 200 pounder Parrott.  
Schenkl percussion fuse. (Jones pg. 98)   
Fired sabot missing, section of base is chipped, as typical, Schenkl percussion fuse is partial, metal solid with light to moderate pitting, shell was found on dry land.  
Recovered: Charleston, South Carolina.  
Diameter 7.9 in., weighs about 150 pounds, length 17 in.  
Ref: Bell Heavy Ordnance, pg. 312 (Schenkl percussion fuse)             $1,300.00        

A2309     Parrott time fuse, no flange   
 
Zinc fuse, paper was ignited from firing, early version did not have a lip, problems developed with gases leaking around the threads causing some premature detonations.  Fuse generally intended for Parrott, usually case shot.  
Threads clean, good display or can be used.  
Recovered: not known  
Length 1.6 in. diameter 1.1 in.  
Ref: Jones Fuses pg. 76 (1.6 in.)         $60.00        

A2135     Parrott percussion fuse, "West Point" style

This early two part Parrott percussion fuse involved a cap screwed onto the shell, with the slider inside working independently.  The system did not work very well and Parrott quickly moved to the "improved " fuse which contained all the parts as a unit.  
Recovered: Richmond, Petersburg, Virginia campaign   
Rounded top flanged head, head diameter 1.25 in., height .8 in.  
Ref: Jones Fuse pg. 79 & 80.         $75.00       

A2136     Parrott percussion fuse, "West Point" style

This early two part Parrott percussion fuse involved a cap screwed onto the shell, with the slider inside working independently.  The system did not work very well and Parrott quickly moved to the "improved " fuse which contained all the parts as a unit.  
Recovered: Richmond, Petersburg, Virginia campaign   
Rounded top  head, head diameter 1.15 in., height .8 in.  
Ref: Jones Fuse pg. 79 & 80.         $75.00         

A1737     Parrott zinc time fuse, with rounded flange
 
Zinc fuse, paper was ignited from firing. This lip was added later in the war as an improvement. A leather washer was fitted around the lip and this would prevent the flame from traveling down the rifling, causing premature detonations. Fuse generally intended for Parrotts produced later in the war, generally case shot. 
Threads can be cleaned, good display or can be used. 
Length 1.76 in., Diameter 1.12 in. Flange diameter 1.33 in. 
Ref: Jones Fuses pg. 77, upper left     Sold!

A1739     Parrott zinc time fuse, with rounded flange 
 
Zinc fuse, paper was ignited from firing. This lip was added later in the war as an improvement. A leather washer was fitted around the lip and this would prevent the flame from traveling down the rifling, causing premature detonations. Fuse generally intended for Parrotts produced later in the war, generally case shot. 
Threads can be cleaned, good display or can be used. 
Length 1.76 in., Diameter 1.12 in. Flange diameter 1.33 in. 
Ref: Jones Fuses pg. 77, upper left     $50.00

A1740     Parrott zinc time fuse, with rounded flange 
 
Zinc fuse, paper was ignited from firing. This lip was added later in the war as an improvement. A leather washer was fitted around the lip and this would prevent the flame from traveling down the rifling, causing premature detonations. Fuse generally intended for Parrotts produced later in the war, generally case shot. 
Threads can be cleaned, good display or can be used. 
Length 1.76 in., Diameter 1.12 in. Flange diameter 1.33 in. 
Ref: Jones Fuses pg. 77, upper left     $50.00

A1741     Parrott zinc time fuse, with rounded flange
 
Zinc fuse, paper was ignited from firing. This lip was added later in the war as an improvement. A leather washer was fitted around the lip and this would prevent the flame from traveling down the rifling, causing premature detonations. Fuse generally intended for Parrotts produced later in the war, generally case shot. 
Threads can be cleaned, good display or can be used.
Length 1.76 in., Diameter 1.12 in. Flange diameter 1.33 in. 
Ref: Jones Fuses pg. 77, upper left     $50.00

A1093     Parrott time fuse, flat flange    
 
Zinc fuse, paper was ignited from firing, this flange or lip was added to prevent gas leaks around the fuse threads.  Fuse has a flat squared flange and is marked "W" for West Point.(mark not visible on this example)
Fuse generally intended for Parrotts, usually larger caliber.  
Fuse is corroded but intact, will make good display of scarce fuse as is or can be cleaned and fitted for a shell.  
Recovered: not known  
Length 2.5 in. diameter 1.1 in., flange diameter 1.3 in.  
Ref: Jones Fuses pg. 77 upper right. $50.00   

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