10LB PARROT SHELL FROM LOCAL GETTYSBURG ESTATE

10LB PARROT SHELL FROM LOCAL GETTYSBURG ESTATE

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Item Code: 1205-46

The 10-pound Parrot shell was a marvel of innovation for its time - featuring a powerful explosive charge that could be outfitted with extra death-dealing projectiles in addition to its iron casing.  The Parrot gun, equipped with this type of projectile, was accurate at a distance measured in miles.

Measuring 2.9”, this shell is in a dug condition with rust and pitting throughout.  The threads that mated the shell with the fuse are still evident, with slight loss to the face of the shell which once house the fuse.  No remnants of the original charge remain in the explosive cavity.

The bottom edge of the shell is flared, making this a fired piece that failed to explode as intended.  As with many locally sourced shells, this was very likely a battlefield pickup that was rendered inert at some point.  A small hole near the base may be evidence of drilling for the defusing of the shell’s charge, or could be caused by oxidation from exposure to soil and the elements.

All told, this shell is a lovely piece of Gettysburg history with likely ties to the battle itself.  Any Civil War collection would benefit from the addition of this model of projectile, which caused the lion’ share of casualties during the war alongside other forms of artillery. [cm][ph:L]

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