Fakes, reproductions, replicas, an investigative report, by Harry Ridgeway

Fakes, reproductions, replicas

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Canister rounds consisted of flimsy metal cans filled with balls and some sort of mixture, often sawdust.  On firing the cans would break apart scattering the balls in shotgun fashion.  Originals are scarce, the repros are made to supply gaps in collections.  

F1301      Repro canister with wood sabot 

The top plate is plexiglass exposing the balls packed inside. wood sabot. 
Can measures 2.7 in. X 7.25 in 
Repro canister, for display only 

F1302.1     Repro canister with lead sabot 

Lead sabot is cast with the correct patent date. 
Canister measures 3.0 in X 8.0 in. 
Repro canister, for display only 

Editor note:  The Hotchkiss casting is accurate.  I am not sure what is inside the can.  

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