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	Civil War Artillery
	by Harry Ridgeway

Research Center: Artillery3611-Broun

Rifled artillery projectile, Broun design, Confederate manufacture, bursting projectile, short pattern with single bourrelet ring, copper band sabot, wood time fuze, Confederate rifle, 3in. Projectile was Confederate manufactured following William Broun's design. The sabot system utilized was a thin copper band sabot, notched into the base of the projectile. This pattern projectile with a rounded nose, utilized a wide bourrelet band at the top, the sabot was slightly larger than the rest of the projectile and served as a second bourrelet, as a labor saving device, only the rings had to be accurately machined, the rest could be left rough. A lathe dimple in the base, and a casting sprue on the nose are usually noted. This pattern was produced late in the war as iron was in short supply, recycled material was often used and the metal quality of these projectiles is almost always poor. Fuze employed was a wood time fuze, Jones Fuzes pg. 2, fuze hole is smooth and tapered, the simple to make fuze could easily be hammered into place. Projectile measures: diameter 2.95in., length 7.5in., excluding the fuze, weight 8 to 9lbs. Research Center: Artillery3611-Broun, Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 132. Details click: http://relicman.com/artillery/Artillery3611-Broun.html.

A0037...Rifled artillery projectile, Broun design, Confederate manufacture, bursting projectile, short pattern with single bourrelet ring, copper band sabot, wood time fuze, Confederate rifle, 3in. Projectile was Confederate manufactured following William Broun's design. The sabot system utilized was a thin copper band sabot, notched into the base of the projectile. This pattern projectile with a rounded nose, utilized a wide bourrelet band at the top, the sabot was slightly larger than the rest of the projectile and served as a second bourrelet, as a labor saving device, only the rings had to be accurately machined, the rest could be left rough. A lathe dimple in the base, and a casting sprue on the nose are usually noted. This pattern was produced late in the war as iron was in short supply, recycled material was often used and the metal quality of these projectiles is almost always poor. Fuze employed was a wood time fuze, Jones Fuzes pg. 2, fuze hole is smooth and tapered, the simple to make fuze could easily be hammered into place. Projectile measures: diameter 2.86in., length 7.25in. (excluding fuze), weight 8.3lbs. Fired sabot is partial showing showing 7 lands and grooves. Wood time fuze is missing, hole is long and tapered. Metal quality solid. projectile disarmed, open fuze hole exposes empty cavity. Recovered: Third Battle of Winchester, Virginia by Eddie See, 1960's. Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 132. Ridgeway collection, Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester, Virginia

A0873...Rifled artillery projectile, Broun design, Confederate manufacture, bursting projectile, short pattern with single bourrelet ring, copper band sabot, wood time fuze, Confederate rifle, 3in. Projectile was Confederate manufactured following William Broun's design. The sabot system utilized was a thin copper band sabot, notched into the base of the projectile. This pattern projectile with a rounded nose, utilized a wide bourrelet band at the top, the sabot was slightly larger than the rest of the projectile and served as a second bourrelet, as a labor saving device, only the rings had to be accurately machined, the rest could be left rough. A lathe dimple in the base, and a casting sprue on the nose are usually noted. This pattern was produced late in the war as iron was in short supply, recycled material was often used and the metal quality of these projectiles is almost always poor. Fuze employed was a wood time fuze, Jones Fuzes pg. 2, fuze hole is smooth and tapered, the simple to make fuze could easily be hammered into place. Projectile measures: diameter 2.95in., length 7.5in., excluding the fuze, weight 8 to 9lbs., not determined. Projectile is marked with "A" on the bourrelet ring, presumably an arsenal mark. Sabot was separated on firing and is missing. Wood time fuze is missing, hole is long and tapered. Metal quality solid. projectile disarmed, open fuze hole exposes empty cavity. Recovered: Petersburg Richmond Virginia campaign. Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 132.

A0894...Rifled artillery projectile, Broun design, Confederate manufacture, bursting projectile, short pattern with single bourrelet ring, copper band sabot, wood time fuze, Confederate rifle, 3in. Projectile was Confederate manufactured following William Broun's design. The sabot system utilized was a thin copper band sabot, notched into the base of the projectile. This pattern projectile with a rounded nose, utilized a wide bourrelet band at the top, the sabot was slightly larger than the rest of the projectile and served as a second bourrelet, as a labor saving device, only the rings had to be accurately machined, the rest could be left rough. A lathe dimple in the base, and a casting sprue on the nose are usually noted. This pattern was produced late in the war as iron was in short supply, recycled material was often used and the metal quality of these projectiles is almost always poor. Fuze employed was a wood time fuze, Jones Fuzes pg. 2, fuze hole is smooth and tapered, the simple to make fuze could easily be hammered into place. Projectile measures: diameter 2.95in., length 7.5in., excluding the fuze, weight 8 to 9lbs., not determined. Sabot is unfired and intact. Wood time fuze is missing, hole is long and tapered. Metal quality solid. projectile disarmed, open fuze hole exposes empty cavity. Recovered: Petersburg Richmond Virginia campaign. Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 132.

A1182...Rifled artillery projectile, Broun design, Confederate manufacture, bursting projectile, short pattern with single bourrelet ring, copper band sabot, wood time fuze, Confederate rifle, 3in. Projectile was Confederate manufactured following William Broun's design. The sabot system utilized was a thin copper band sabot, notched into the base of the projectile. This pattern projectile with a rounded nose, utilized a wide bourrelet band at the top, the sabot was slightly larger than the rest of the projectile and served as a second bourrelet, as a labor saving device, only the rings had to be accurately machined, the rest could be left rough. A lathe dimple in the base, and a casting sprue on the nose are usually noted. This pattern was produced late in the war as iron was in short supply, recycled material was often used and the metal quality of these projectiles is almost always poor. Fuze employed was a wood time fuze, Jones Fuzes pg. 2, fuze hole is smooth and tapered, the simple to make fuze could easily be hammered into place. Projectile measures: diameter 2.95in., length 7.5in., excluding the fuze, weight 8 to 9lbs., not determined. Projectile is marked with "A" on the bourrelet ring, presumably an arsenal mark. Sabot was fired and shows seven lands and grooves. Wood time fuze is missing, hole is long and tapered. Metal quality solid. projectile disarmed, open fuze hole exposes empty cavity. Recovered: Petersburg Richmond Virginia campaign. Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 132.

A1348...Rifled artillery projectile, Broun design, Confederate manufacture, bursting projectile, short pattern with single bourrelet ring, copper band sabot, wood time fuze, Confederate rifle, 3in. Projectile was Confederate manufactured following William Broun's design. The sabot system utilized was a thin copper band sabot, notched into the base of the projectile. This pattern projectile with a rounded nose, utilized a wide bourrelet band at the top, the sabot was slightly larger than the rest of the projectile and served as a second bourrelet, as a labor saving device, only the rings had to be accurately machined, the rest could be left rough. A lathe dimple in the base, and a casting sprue on the nose are usually noted. This pattern was produced late in the war as iron was in short supply, recycled material was often used and the metal quality of these projectiles is almost always poor. Fuze employed was a wood time fuze, Jones Fuzes pg. 2, fuze hole is smooth and tapered, the simple to make fuze could easily be hammered into place. Projectile measures: diameter 2.95in., length 7.5in., excluding the fuze, weight 8 to 9lbs., not determined. Sabot was separated on firing and is missing. Wood time fuze is missing, hole is long and tapered. Metal quality solid. projectile disarmed, open fuze hole exposes empty cavity. Recovered: Shenandoah Valley Virginia 1864 campaign. Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 132.

A1399...Rifled artillery projectile, Broun design, Confederate manufacture, bursting projectile, short pattern with single bourrelet ring, copper band sabot, wood time fuze, Confederate rifle, 3in. Projectile was Confederate manufactured following William Broun's design. The sabot system utilized was a thin copper band sabot, notched into the base of the projectile. This pattern projectile with a rounded nose, utilized a wide bourrelet band at the top, the sabot was slightly larger than the rest of the projectile and served as a second bourrelet, as a labor saving device, only the rings had to be accurately machined, the rest could be left rough. A lathe dimple in the base, and a casting sprue on the nose are usually noted. This pattern was produced late in the war as iron was in short supply, recycled material was often used and the metal quality of these projectiles is almost always poor. Fuze employed was a wood time fuze, Jones Fuzes pg. 2, fuze hole is smooth and tapered, the simple to make fuze could easily be hammered into place. Projectile measures: diameter 2.95in., length 7.5in., excluding the fuze, weight 8 to 9lbs., not determined. Sabot is unfired and intact. Wood time fuze is missing, hole is long and tapered. Metal quality solid. projectile disarmed, open fuze hole exposes empty cavity. Recovered: Petersburg Richmond Virginia campaign. Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 132.

A1486...Rifled artillery projectile, Broun design, Confederate manufacture, bursting projectile, short pattern with single bourrelet ring, copper band sabot, wood time fuze, Confederate rifle, 3in. Projectile was Confederate manufactured following William Broun's design. The sabot system utilized was a thin copper band sabot, notched into the base of the projectile. This pattern projectile with a rounded nose, utilized a wide bourrelet band at the top, the sabot was slightly larger than the rest of the projectile and served as a second bourrelet, as a labor saving device, only the rings had to be accurately machined, the rest could be left rough. A lathe dimple in the base, and a casting sprue on the nose are usually noted. This pattern was produced late in the war as iron was in short supply, recycled material was often used and the metal quality of these projectiles is almost always poor. Fuze employed was a wood time fuze, Jones Fuzes pg. 2, fuze hole is smooth and tapered, the simple to make fuze could easily be hammered into place. Projectile measures: diameter 2.95in., length 7.5in., excluding the fuze, weight 8lbs. High band copper brass sabot shows 7 lands and grooves fired from Confederate rifle, sabot partially separated on firing. Metal solid with some pitting, sabot partial, wood fuze missing. projectile disarmed, open fuze hole exposes empty interior. Recovered: Richmond Petersburg, Virginia campaign. Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 132.

A1545...Rifled artillery projectile, Broun design, Confederate manufacture, bursting projectile, short pattern with single bourrelet ring, copper band sabot, wood time fuze, Confederate rifle, 3in. Projectile was Confederate manufactured following William Broun's design. The sabot system utilized was a thin copper band sabot, notched into the base of the projectile. This pattern projectile with a rounded nose, utilized a wide bourrelet band at the top, the sabot was slightly larger than the rest of the projectile and served as a second bourrelet, as a labor saving device, only the rings had to be accurately machined, the rest could be left rough. A lathe dimple in the base, and a casting sprue on the nose are usually noted. This pattern was produced late in the war as iron was in short supply, recycled material was often used and the metal quality of these projectiles is almost always poor. Fuze employed was a wood time fuze, Jones Fuzes pg. 2, fuze hole is smooth and tapered, the simple to make fuze could easily be hammered into place. Projectile measures: diameter 2.95in., length 7.5in., excluding the fuze, weight 8.5lbs. High band copper brass sabot is un-fired. Metal solid with some pitting, sabot partial, wood fuze intact. projectile disarmed, drill hole through the paper section of the time fuze. Recovered: Richmond Petersburg, Virginia campaign. Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 132.

A1900...Rifled artillery projectile, Broun design, Confederate manufacture, bursting projectile, short pattern with single bourrelet ring, copper band sabot, wood time fuze, Confederate rifle, 3in. Projectile was Confederate manufactured following William Broun's design. The sabot system utilized was a thin copper band sabot, notched into the base of the projectile. This pattern projectile with a rounded nose, utilized a wide bourrelet band at the top, the sabot was slightly larger than the rest of the projectile and served as a second bourrelet, as a labor saving device, only the rings had to be accurately machined, the rest could be left rough. A lathe dimple in the base, and a casting sprue on the nose are usually noted. This pattern was produced late in the war as iron was in short supply, recycled material was often used and the metal quality of these projectiles is almost always poor. Fuze employed was a wood time fuze, Jones Fuzes pg. 2, fuze hole is smooth and tapered, the simple to make fuze could easily be hammered into place. Projectile measures: diameter 2.95in., length 7.5in., excluding the fuze, weight 8 to 9lbs., not determined. Sabot is unfired and intact. Wood time fuze is missing, hole is long and tapered. Metal quality solid. projectile disarmed, open fuze hole exposes empty cavity. Recovered: Petersburg Richmond Virginia campaign. Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 132.

A2109...Rifled artillery projectile, Broun design, Confederate manufacture, bursting projectile, short pattern with single bourrelet ring, copper band sabot, wood time fuze, Confederate rifle, 3in. Projectile was Confederate manufactured following William Broun's design. The sabot system utilized was a thin copper band sabot, notched into the base of the projectile. This pattern projectile with a rounded nose, utilized a wide bourrelet band at the top, the sabot was slightly larger than the rest of the projectile and served as a second bourrelet, as a labor saving device, only the rings had to be accurately machined, the rest could be left rough. A lathe dimple in the base, and a casting sprue on the nose are usually noted. This pattern was produced late in the war as iron was in short supply, recycled material was often used and the metal quality of these projectiles is almost always poor. Fuze employed was a wood time fuze, Jones Fuzes pg. 2, fuze hole is smooth and tapered, the simple to make fuze could easily be hammered into place. Projectile measures: diameter 2.95in., length 7.5in., excluding the fuze, weight 8.5lbs. High band copper brass sabot is un-fired. Metal solid with some pitting, sabot partial, wood fuze intact. projectile disarmed, drill hole through the paper section of the time fuze. Recovered: Richmond Petersburg, Virginia campaign. Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 132.

A2139...Rifled artillery projectile, Broun design, Confederate manufacture, bursting projectile, short pattern with single bourrelet ring, copper band sabot, wood time fuze, Confederate rifle, 3in. Projectile was Confederate manufactured following William Broun's design. The sabot system utilized was a thin copper band sabot, notched into the base of the projectile. This pattern projectile with a rounded nose, utilized a wide bourrelet band at the top, the sabot was slightly larger than the rest of the projectile and served as a second bourrelet, as a labor saving device, only the rings had to be accurately machined, the rest could be left rough. A lathe dimple in the base, and a casting sprue on the nose are usually noted. This pattern was produced late in the war as iron was in short supply, recycled material was often used and the metal quality of these projectiles is almost always poor. Fuze employed was a wood time fuze, Jones Fuzes pg. 2, fuze hole is smooth and tapered, the simple to make fuze could easily be hammered into place. Projectile measures: diameter 2.95in., length 7.5in., excluding the fuze, weight 8.5lbs. High band copper brass sabot is un-fired. Metal solid with some pitting, sabot partial, wood fuze intact. projectile disarmed, drill hole through the paper section of the time fuze. Recovered: Richmond Petersburg, Virginia campaign. Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 132.

A2383...Rifled artillery projectile, Broun design, Confederate manufacture, bursting projectile, short pattern with single bourrelet ring, copper band sabot, wood time fuze, Confederate rifle, 3in. Projectile was Confederate manufactured following William Broun's design. The sabot system utilized was a thin copper band sabot, notched into the base of the projectile. This pattern projectile with a rounded nose, utilized a wide bourrelet band at the top, the sabot was slightly larger than the rest of the projectile and served as a second bourrelet, as a labor saving device, only the rings had to be accurately machined, the rest could be left rough. A lathe dimple in the base, and a casting sprue on the nose are usually noted. This pattern was produced late in the war as iron was in short supply, recycled material was often used and the metal quality of these projectiles is almost always poor. Fuze employed was a wood time fuze, Jones Fuzes pg. 2, fuze hole is smooth and tapered, the simple to make fuze could easily be hammered into place. Projectile measures: diameter 2.95in., length 7.5in., excluding the fuze, weight 8.5lbs. High band copper brass sabot shows 7 lands and grooves fired from Confederate rifle, sabot partially separated on firing. Metal solid with some pitting, sabot partial, wood fuze missing. projectile disarmed, open fuze hole exposes empty interior. Recovered: Shenandoah Valley 1864 campaign. Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 132.

A2595...Rifled artillery projectile, Broun design, Confederate manufacture, bursting projectile, short pattern with single bourrelet ring, copper band sabot, wood time fuze, Confederate rifle, 3in. Projectile was Confederate manufactured following William Broun's design. The sabot system utilized was a thin copper band sabot, notched into the base of the projectile. This pattern projectile with a rounded nose, utilized a wide bourrelet band at the top, the sabot was slightly larger than the rest of the projectile and served as a second bourrelet, as a labor saving device, only the rings had to be accurately machined, the rest could be left rough. A lathe dimple in the base, and a casting sprue on the nose are usually noted. This pattern was produced late in the war as iron was in short supply, recycled material was often used and the metal quality of these projectiles is almost always poor. Fuze employed was a wood time fuze, Jones Fuzes pg. 2, fuze hole is smooth and tapered, the simple to make fuze could easily be hammered into place. Projectile measures: diameter 2.95in., length 7.5in., excluding the fuze, weight 8 to 8.9lbs. High band copper brass sabot shows 7 lands and grooves fired from Confederate rifle, sabot partially separated on firing, small piece remains. Metal solid with some pitting, sabot partial, wood fuze missing. projectile disarmed, open fuze hole exposes empty interior. Recovered: Shenandoah Valley 1864 campaign. Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 132.

A2637...Rifled artillery projectile, Broun design, Confederate manufacture, bursting projectile, short pattern with single bourrelet ring, copper band sabot, wood time fuze, Confederate rifle, 3in. Projectile was Confederate manufactured following William Broun's design. The sabot system utilized was a thin copper band sabot, notched into the base of the projectile. This pattern projectile with a rounded nose, utilized a wide bourrelet band at the top, the sabot was slightly larger than the rest of the projectile and served as a second bourrelet, as a labor saving device, only the rings had to be accurately machined, the rest could be left rough. A lathe dimple in the base, and a casting sprue on the nose are usually noted. This pattern was produced late in the war as iron was in short supply, recycled material was often used and the metal quality of these projectiles is almost always poor. Fuze employed was a wood time fuze, Jones Fuzes pg. 2, fuze hole is smooth and tapered, the simple to make fuze could easily be hammered into place. Projectile measures: diameter 2.95in., length 7.5in., excluding the fuze, weight 8.6lbs. High band copper brass sabot is un-fired. Metal solid with some pitting, sabot partial, wood fuze missing. projectile disarmed, open fuze hole exposes empty interior. Recovered: Richmond Petersburg, Virginia campaign. Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 132.

A2747...Rifled artillery projectile, Broun design, Confederate manufacture, bursting projectile, short pattern with single bourrelet ring, copper band sabot, wood time fuze, Confederate rifle, 3in. Projectile was Confederate manufactured following William Broun's design. The sabot system utilized was a thin copper band sabot, notched into the base of the projectile. This pattern projectile with a rounded nose, utilized a wide bourrelet band at the top, the sabot was slightly larger than the rest of the projectile and served as a second bourrelet, as a labor saving device, only the rings had to be accurately machined, the rest could be left rough. A lathe dimple in the base, and a casting sprue on the nose are usually noted. This pattern was produced late in the war as iron was in short supply, recycled material was often used and the metal quality of these projectiles is almost always poor. Fuze employed was a wood time fuze, Jones Fuzes pg. 2, fuze hole is smooth and tapered, the simple to make fuze could easily be hammered into place. Projectile measures: diameter 2.95in., length 7.5in., excluding the fuze, weight 7.9lbs. High band copper brass sabot separated on firing. Metal solid with some pitting, sabot missing, wood fuze missing. projectile disarmed, open fuze hole exposes empty interior. Recovered: Richmond Petersburg, Virginia campaign. Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 132.

A2767...Rifled artillery projectile, Broun design, Confederate manufacture, bursting projectile, short pattern with single bourrelet ring, copper band sabot, wood time fuze, Confederate rifle, 3in. Projectile was Confederate manufactured following William Broun's design. The sabot system utilized was a thin copper band sabot, notched into the base of the projectile. This pattern projectile with a rounded nose, utilized a wide bourrelet band at the top, the sabot was slightly larger than the rest of the projectile and served as a second bourrelet, as a labor saving device, only the rings had to be accurately machined, the rest could be left rough. A lathe dimple in the base, and a casting sprue on the nose are usually noted. This pattern was produced late in the war as iron was in short supply, recycled material was often used and the metal quality of these projectiles is almost always poor. Fuze employed was a wood time fuze, Jones Fuzes pg. 2, fuze hole is smooth and tapered, the simple to make fuze could easily be hammered into place. Projectile measures: diameter 2.95in., length 7.5in., excluding the fuze, weight 8.1lbs. High band copper brass sabot shows 7 lands and grooves fired from Confederate rifle. Metal solid with pitting, fired sabot fully intact, wood fuze missing. projectile disarmed, open fuze hole exposes empty interior. Recovered: Richmond Petersburg, Virginia campaign. Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 132.

A2865...Rifled artillery projectile, Broun design, Confederate manufacture, bursting projectile, short pattern with single bourrelet ring, copper band sabot, wood time fuze, Confederate rifle, 3in. Projectile was Confederate manufactured following William Broun's design. The sabot system utilized was a thin copper band sabot, notched into the base of the projectile. This pattern projectile with a rounded nose, utilized a wide bourrelet band at the top, the sabot was slightly larger than the rest of the projectile and served as a second bourrelet, as a labor saving device, only the rings had to be accurately machined, the rest could be left rough. A lathe dimple in the base, and a casting sprue on the nose are usually noted. This pattern was produced late in the war as iron was in short supply, recycled material was often used and the metal quality of these projectiles is almost always poor. Fuze employed was a wood time fuze, Jones Fuzes pg. 2, fuze hole is smooth and tapered, the simple to make fuze could easily be hammered into place. Projectile measures: diameter 2.94in., length 7.5in., weight 8.3lbs., sabot missing. High band separated on firing. Metal is solid, wood fuze is intact, sabot missing. projectile is disarmed by drill hole though paper section of the time fuze. Recovered: Richmond Petersburg, Virginia campaign. Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 132.

A2873...Rifled artillery projectile, Broun design, Confederate manufacture, bursting projectile, short pattern with single bourrelet ring, copper band sabot, wood time fuze, Confederate rifle, 3in. Projectile was Confederate manufactured following William Broun's design. The sabot system utilized was a thin copper band sabot, notched into the base of the projectile. This pattern projectile with a rounded nose, utilized a wide bourrelet band at the top, the sabot was slightly larger than the rest of the projectile and served as a second bourrelet, as a labor saving device, only the rings had to be accurately machined, the rest could be left rough. A lathe dimple in the base, and a casting sprue on the nose are usually noted. This pattern was produced late in the war as iron was in short supply, recycled material was often used and the metal quality of these projectiles is almost always poor. Fuze employed was a wood time fuze, Jones Fuzes pg. 2, fuze hole is smooth and tapered, the simple to make fuze could easily be hammered into place. Projectile measures: diameter 2.95in., length 7.5in., excluding the fuze, weight 7.4lbs., without sabot. Recovered: Richmond Petersburg, Virginia campaign. Sabot separated on firing and is missing. Metal is solid with pitting, wood fuze is partial, fired sabot missing. projectile has been cut exposing cross section. Substance inside appears to be some sort of filler and may be dirt. Powder was a scarce commodity late in the war, and it is entirely possible that the powder was removed and the projectile used as a bolt. Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 132.Cut projectile.

A2915...Rifled artillery projectile, Broun design, Confederate manufacture, bursting projectile, short pattern with single bourrelet ring, copper band sabot, wood time fuze, Confederate rifle, 3in. Projectile was Confederate manufactured following William Broun's design. The sabot system utilized was a thin copper band sabot, notched into the base of the projectile. This pattern projectile with a rounded nose, utilized a wide bourrelet band at the top, the sabot was slightly larger than the rest of the projectile and served as a second bourrelet, as a labor saving device, only the rings had to be accurately machined, the rest could be left rough. A lathe dimple in the base, and a casting sprue on the nose are usually noted. This pattern was produced late in the war as iron was in short supply, recycled material was often used and the metal quality of these projectiles is almost always poor. Fuze employed was a wood time fuze, Jones Fuzes pg. 2, fuze hole is smooth and tapered, the simple to make fuze could easily be hammered into place. Projectile measures: diameter 2.95in., length 7.5in., excluding the fuze, weight 8.8lbs. Recovered: Richmond Petersburg, Virginia campaign. Copper band sabot is unfired. Metal is solid, wood fuze is partial, copper band sabot intact, projectile is disarmed by drill hole through the paper section of the time fuze. Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 132.

A2957...Rifled artillery projectile, Broun design, Confederate manufacture, bursting projectile, short pattern with single bourrelet ring, copper band sabot, wood time fuze, Confederate rifle, 3in. Projectile was Confederate manufactured following William Broun's design. The sabot system utilized was a thin copper band sabot, notched into the base of the projectile. This pattern projectile with a rounded nose, utilized a wide bourrelet band at the top, the sabot was slightly larger than the rest of the projectile and served as a second bourrelet, as a labor saving device, only the rings had to be accurately machined, the rest could be left rough. A lathe dimple in the base, and a casting sprue on the nose are usually noted. This pattern was produced late in the war as iron was in short supply, recycled material was often used and the metal quality of these projectiles is almost always poor. Fuze employed was a wood time fuze, Jones Fuzes pg. 2, fuze hole is smooth and tapered, the simple to make fuze could easily be hammered into place. Projectile measures: diameter 2.95in., length 7.5in., excluding the fuze, weight 8.4lbs. High band copper brass sabot shows 7 lands and grooves fired from Confederate rifle. Metal solid with pitting, fired sabot fully intact, wood fuze missing. projectile disarmed, open fuze hole exposes empty interior. Recovered: Richmond Petersburg, Virginia campaign. Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 132.

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