April 5, 2024
Civil War Unique 12 lb Bormann Caseshot Cannon Ball
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This is a 12 lb Bormann fused Caseshot artillery shell that is unique in that it split exactly in half when it exploded. I have placed the correct Bormann fuse which is in such good condition that you can see several of the numbers on the face of the fuse. Also below the bormann fuse is the correct iron center plug. These two fuses set perfectly in the half section of the shell. And I was also able to include a large number of the correct lead caseshot balls. This unique display shows the complete inner workings of a 12 lb Bormann Caseshot artillery shell cannon ball. It measures 4.62 inches in diameter. The cannon ball has been cleaned and coated and ready for display. This is a great relic for a great reserve price of: $125.00. The Siege of Port Hudson in 1863 was the longest siege in US Military History. This is where 7,000 Confederate Soldiers held back approximately 30,000 Union Troops in order to maintain control of the Mississippi River above Baton Rouge, Louisiana during the American Civil War. Buyer to pay shipping and insurance. Accepted Shipping is usually 2 to 3 days. Shipping days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Shipping and Insurance Cost: $12.00
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