A virtual examination of artifacts of the American Civil War
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Ridgeway Civil War Research Center, A virtual examination of artifacts of the American Civil War |
| Civil War Artillery | |
| by Harry Ridgeway |
| Rifled artillery projectile, James design, Federal manufacture, solid bolt, open base with slots, lead and tin sleeve sabot, rifled James 14 pounder rifle, 3.8in. Projectile was manufactured in the Federal arsenals following the invention of Charles James. The pattern utilized a hollow caged cavity (referred to as a "birdcage", this is not a contemporary term) covered by a thin sleeve of lead, tin, and canvass, the thin sabot would expand into the rifling, and then be discharged after the projectile left the bore. This meant that there would always be flying metal debris from the sabot, which could be a problem for forward troops. Four small holes were drilled into the base, these are thought to have been vent holes, however they are often lead filled. Shell is solid casting, or "bolt" and was designed to be used against opposing cannon by striking the equipment. Projectile measures: diameter 3.7in., length 6.75in. weight 12lbs, with sabot. Research Center: Artillery4422-James, Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 187.    Details click: http://relicman.com/artillery/Artillery4422-James.html. |
A0301...Rifled artillery projectile, James design, Federal manufacture, solid bolt, open base with slots, lead and tin sleeve sabot, rifled James 14 pounder rifle, 3.8in.  Projectile was manufactured in the Federal arsenals following the invention of Charles James. The pattern utilized a hollow caged cavity (referred to as a "birdcage", this is not a contemporary term) covered by a thin sleeve of lead, tin, and canvass, the thin sabot would expand into the rifling, and then be discharged after the projectile left the bore. This meant that there would always be flying metal debris from the sabot, which could be a problem for forward troops. Four small holes were drilled into the base, these are thought to have been vent holes, however they are often lead filled. Shell is solid casting, or "bolt" and was designed to be used against opposing cannon by striking the equipment. Projectile measures: diameter 3.7in., length 6.75in. weight 13.4lbs, with sabot. Sleeve sabot intact and un-fired. Projectile is disarmed, casting is solid iron. Recovered: Jenkins Ferry, Arkansas. Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 187. |
A1073...Rifled artillery projectile, James design, Federal manufacture, solid bolt, open base with slots, lead and tin sleeve sabot, rifled James 14 pounder rifle, 3.8in.   Projectile was manufactured in the Federal arsenals following the invention of Charles James. The pattern utilized a hollow caged cavity (referred to as a "birdcage", this is not a contemporary term) covered by a thin sleeve of lead, tin, and canvass, the thin sabot would expand into the rifling, and then be discharged after the projectile left the bore. This meant that there would always be flying metal debris from the sabot, which could be a problem for forward troops. Four small holes were drilled into the base, these are thought to have been vent holes, however they are often lead filled. Shell is solid casting, or "bolt" and was designed to be used against opposing cannon by striking the equipment. Projectile measures: diameter 3.7in., length 6.75in. weight 12lbs, with sabot. Sleeve sabot intact and un-fired. Projectile is disarmed, casting is solid iron. Recovered: Jenkins Ferry, Arkansas.Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 187. |
A1886...Rifled artillery projectile, James design, Federal manufacture, solid bolt, open base with slots, lead and tin sleeve sabot, rifled James 14 pounder rifle, 3.8in.  Projectile was manufactured in the Federal arsenals following the invention of Charles James. The pattern utilized a hollow caged cavity (referred to as a "birdcage", this is not a contemporary term) covered by a thin sleeve of lead, tin, and canvass, the thin sabot would expand into the rifling, and then be discharged after the projectile left the bore. This meant that there would always be flying metal debris from the sabot, which could be a problem for forward troops. Four small holes were drilled into the base, these are thought to have been vent holes, however they are often lead filled. Shell is solid casting, or "bolt" and was designed to be used against opposing cannon by striking the equipment. Projectile measures: diameter 3.7in., length 6.75in. weight 12lbs, with sabot. Sleeve sabot intact and un-fired. Projectile is disarmed, casting is solid iron. Recovered: Jenkins Ferry, Arkansas.Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 187. |
A2710...Rifled artillery projectile, James design, Federal manufacture, solid bolt, open base with slots, lead and tin sleeve sabot, rifled James 14 pounder rifle, 3.8in.    Projectile was manufactured in the Federal arsenals following the invention of Charles James. The pattern utilized a hollow caged cavity (referred to as a "birdcage", this is not a contemporary term) covered by a thin sleeve of lead, tin, and canvass, the thin sabot would expand into the rifling, and then be discharged after the projectile left the bore. This meant that there would always be flying metal debris from the sabot, which could be a problem for forward troops. Four small holes were drilled into the base, these are thought to have been vent holes, however they are often lead filled. Shell is solid casting, or "bolt" and was designed to be used against opposing cannon by striking the equipment. Projectile measures: diameter 3.7in., length 6.75in. weight 11.6lbs. Projectile is fired, sleeve sabot is missing exposing the birdcage. Projectile is disarmed, casting is solid iron. Recovered: Vicksburg, Mississippi.Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 187. |
A2938...Rifled artillery projectile, James design, Federal manufacture, solid bolt, open base with slots, lead and tin sleeve sabot, rifled James 14 pounder rifle, 3.8in.    Projectile was manufactured in the Federal arsenals following the invention of Charles James. The pattern utilized a hollow caged cavity (referred to as a "birdcage", this is not a contemporary term) covered by a thin sleeve of lead, tin, and canvass, the thin sabot would expand into the rifling, and then be discharged after the projectile left the bore. This meant that there would always be flying metal debris from the sabot, which could be a problem for forward troops. Four small holes were drilled into the base, these are thought to have been vent holes, however they are often lead filled. Shell is solid casting, or "bolt" and was designed to be used against opposing cannon by striking the equipment. Projectile measures: diameter 3.7in., length 6.75in. weight 11.3lbs. Projectile is fired, sleeve sabot is missing exposing the birdcage. Projectile is disarmed, casting is solid iron. Recovered: not known.Ref: Dickey & George, Field Artillery (1993 Edition), pg. 187. |
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Projectile was manufactured in the Federal arsenals following the invention of Charles James. The pattern utilized a hollow caged cavity (referred to as a "birdcage", this is not a contemporary term) covered by a thin sleeve of lead, tin, and canvass, the thin sabot would expand into the rifling, and then be discharged after the projectile left the bore. This meant that there would always be flying metal debris from the sabot, which could be a problem for forward troops. Four small holes were drilled into the base, these are thought to have been vent holes, however they are often lead filled. Shell is solid casting, or "bolt" and was designed to be used against opposing cannon by striking the equipment. Projectile measures: diameter 3.7in., length 6.75in. weight 12.3lbs, with sabot. Sleeve sabot intact and un-fired. Projectile is disarmed, casting is solid iron. Recovered: Jenkins Ferry, Arkansas.