This is a “dug” artillery shell fired from 3” rifled cannons.  This is the typical Confederate Read pattern shell.  Brass fuse and lead side plug blew our when fired.

Shell has a complete brass sabot with rifling marks and attractive green patina. The typical CS lathe dimple is on the base.

The iron body shows moderate surface pitting. Uncoated. Unknown recovery location.   [JET] [ph:L]

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