Only the nose and lead band sabot intact. This pattern Hotchkiss shell had three flame grooves cut into the body causing the weakening of the iron base cup to separate in flight. Fired from a 3 inch rifle. Nice brass Hotchkiss time fuse adapter. Lead sabot exhibits lands and grooves. Recovered at Fredericksburg, Virginia.

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