Civil War Auction
Lot 300c:
Description
Due to the size/weight of this item, it will require in-person pick up or a 3rd party transport. We will be happy to connect you with reputable transport services after the auction.
This 11″ (XI) shell is the smoothbore artillery projectile and was known to be the type of shell used on the USS Monitor and river gunboats. it is well over 120-150 lb. It is drilled for the Navy wet fuze per collector notes. This shell appears to be a very old ground dug or just some flaking and rust pitting above ground. It was a real barn find 40 years ago. The shell comes with display/storage open crate and will be shipped with the crate. These shell type are rarely offered for sale.
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