2 shells need id help

[Ferd454231]

I have two artillery rifled rounds that I cannot id. The first, marked Vicksburg, has a sliightly rounded bottom and 4 grooves in the side (see photos) The second has a lip at the bottom. Any help, THANK YOU in advance Hank

 

[Ferd454231]

oooops no photos let me retire and rethink. apologies

 

[DixieRifles]

I think new members have a probation period when they cant post images. You may have to give it a day.

 

[JOHN42768]

Measurements will help along with photos

 

[captaindrew]

I think new members have a probation period when they cant post images. You may have to give it a day.

He joined in 2017, I think he's good to go Some people have said they've been having issues attaching photos lately, try it again @Ferd454231

 

[DixieRifles]

He joined in 2017,

Give that soldier a promotion.

I was one of those who could not Insert an image.

 

[JOHN42768]

The system is still very temperamental. However I had no problems with attaching photos today

 

[Ferd454231]

one of the two Huzzah

 

[redbob]

one of the two HuzzahView attachment 559122

A nice 3" Hotchkiss shell. A three piece projectile with the top portion (with the powder) and the bottom cup being held together by the lead band.

 

[Ferd454231]

A 3" Hotchkiss shell. The top portion (with the powder) and the bottom cup are held together by the lead band.

Thank you kindly. I thought it was after looking at Ripley late last night but was not 100%. Still cannot get the other to load. Took all pictures at the same time, same camera, same lighting. Maybe I'll try a wet plate! Again thnaks. H

 

[JOHN42768]

[http://www.civilwarartillery.com/projectiles/rifled/IIIA65.htm U

 

[Ferd454231]

Thank you so much John42768. This is truly appreciated. H

 

[JOHN42768]

Thank you so much John42768. This is truly appreciated. H

Here one I got last year. Recovered around Dalton, Ga. Shows nice rifling marks.

 

[redbob]

When you look at a Hotchkiss projectile, it is a rather clever design as if it worked as possibly designed; it gave you three projectiles for the price of one.

 

[Ferd454231]

Very much appreciated photo I am glad this forum gives us dummies access to experts. H

 

[redbob]

Very much appreciated photo I am glad this forum gives us dummies access to experts. H

Thank you for those kind words and I have always felt that knowledge was meant to be shared.

 

[Rhea Cole]

You will find this link useful. It contains photos & data on the different types of Civil War light artillery projectiles.

Link:

Muzzle Loading Projectiles, Rifled- Inert-Ord.Net

The next thing you are likely to ask is how far could you shoot one of these things. This link is to the tables of fire for Civil War projectiles.

Link;

Tables for Artillery Projectiles

The next thing you may ask yourself is how did the fuzes work?

General Gibbon edited The Artillerist's Manual to reflect lessons learned during the early war period. Originally, it was intended for use at West Point. As a result, it is both comprehensive & very clearly written. The illustrations are excellent.

I call Gibbon's the 4H Manual of artillery because of its how to orientation.

Link;

The artillerist's manual, compiled from various sources, and adapted to the service of the United States : Gibbon, John, 1827-1896 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Book digitized by Google from the library of Harvard University and uploaded to the Internet Archive by user tpb.

archive.org

Next time there is an artillery question on CWT you can be a smarty pants know it all because you know where to look up the answer.