Insignia Cannon Ball

[Kimbocdp]

Does this look like cannon ball from Civil War approximately 4.5in 12lbs

 

[Salterr]

I believe this will be a mill ball not a cannon ball

 

[UCVRelics]

That circle on the top is the tell tell that its a mill ball.

 

[R. Porter]

When were mill balls first made and used?

 

[bayonet]

Please tell us you didn't buy that, if so return it ASAP and get your money back!

 

[bayonet]

Please tell us you didn't buy that, if so return it ASAP and get your money back!

oh and don't feel bad, I had a 6 pounder in my collection for many years back when there was no internet and research was not there like today. In the dumpster it went and I was out about $30 from when I brought it about 30 years ago.

 

[JOHN42768]

Does this look like cannon ball from Civil War approximately 4.5in 12lbs

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