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US Parrott 300 pdr Shell (p. 195)

This is the largest rifled projectile in regular use during the War.  A very early specimen, as it has a wooden fuze plug.  Several have been recovered from the Charleston, South Carolina area. From the August 29, 1863 issue of Scientific American. 
US Parrott 300 pdr Shell (p. 195)
 

From the January 30, 1864 issue of Scientific American. 
US Parrott 300 pdr Shell (p. 195)

US Parrott 300 pdr Shell (p. 195)
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