Thursday, February 2, 2012

CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY BOLT ( 3.3 INCH ARCHER BOLT )

 Confederate 3.3 Archer Bolt

This is a Confederate 3.3 Archer Bolt. This bolt is a reproduction of the original bolt found at the Battle of Shiloh. At Shiloh, there were only 2 artillery units capable of firing this shell, only 6 guns in total. This bolt is unfired and at one time or another was discarded or dropped. The original bolt was found in an area where these two units were at one time or another in battery. I strive to make these reproductions resemble the original bolt as close as possible. This bolt has imperfections and is not perfect. This reproduction has all the imperfections as original.

The Original Bolt

Confederate Archer 3.3'' Bolt, Variant Model

Diameter 3.25''

Length 6.5''

Sabot: Lead Unusually large and Deep

UNITS AT SHILOH CAPABLE OF FIRING THIS TPE OF SHELL.

3.30 Confederate                                                  Cannons   Engaged           April 6      April 7

5th Company, Washington Artillery                         2              Y                             X                                                            

Watson Louisiana Flying Artillery                            4              Y                             X

I have sold Artillery Shells all over the world. I have sold to art galleries, museums, doctors, lawyers, professional educators and the general public. I appreciate the purchases and the people that strive to educate the future while preserving the past.

This shell is a reproduction and are not in any way trying to be sold as original.  

Combined shipping available upon request, with additional items purchased.


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