This canister round would have originally been for use in the 6 pounder, 2.6” Wiard Rifle. Wiard canisters have a thick lead base that is both recessed and concave.  The sides were made of a thin lead sheeting.  They contained rows of lead balls packed in sawdust, with a thin tin top crimped in place. This relic item features the lead balls mounted together that would have been inside the canister.

The Wiard rifle is a semi-steel light artillery piece invented by Norman Wiard. About 60 were manufactured between 1861 and 1862, at O'Donnell's Foundry, New York City.

Measures 4 ¼” high x 2 ½” wide.

This would be a unique display piece.

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