This non-excavated
specimen still retains some of the original arsenal paint. On the base is cast
"HOTCHKISS PAT. OCT 9, 1855" which signifies the date on which the patent was
applied for. It was subsequently issued on October 16, 1855, patent #13,679.
It has three flame grooves that enabled the propellant charge flame to more readily travel
past the body and light the paper time fuze. Hotchkiss projectiles of 2.6-inch
caliber are scarce.
