Cannonball or paperweight?

[Jonl51]

Hello Ladies and Gents,
Not sure if what I have is just a paperweight or maybe a cannonball. A family member picked it up
for free after an estate sale at which nobody knew what it was. It is very close to 3.87 inches in diameter and weighs 8.2 lbs. with a seam down the middle. Could be one of those milling balls used
for grinding? Thank you!

 

[Tailor Pete]

I believe its a mill ball or some such gadget. Its size is too large for a six pounder and much too small for a pre-war nine pounder. Furthermore, its weight doesn't correspond to any smooth-bore gun i am familiar with.

 

[redbob]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I vote paperweight.

 

[John Winn]

As @Tailor Pete said it's not the right diameter or weight to match any known shot. The seam is too pronounced also.

So, I'd go with a mill roller ball (i.e. a very nice paperweight or doorstop).

 

[Jonl51]

An 8.2 lb. paperweight!

 

[Jonl51]

As @Tailor Pete said it's not the right diameter or weight to match any known shot. The seam is too pronounced also.

So, I'd go with a mill roller ball (i.e. a very nice paperweight or doorstop).

Thanks guy So!

 

[Jonl51]

Thanks guy So!

Guys

 

[Larryh86GT]

An 8.2 lb. paperweight!

It can hold down a lot of paper.

 

[Jonl51]

Ha ha good one!

 

[UCVRelics]

Paperweight

 

[JOHN42768]

Just don't drop that sucker on your foot