Fused 10 Pound Parrot Shell

[traction]

I had acquired a fused U.S. army10 Pound Parrot shell with a real interesting history. According to the documentation which came with the round it was fired at 5:30 p.m. on May 2nd 1863 at the battle of Chancellorville and landed in a farmhouse . Like many 10 pound Parrot's the fuse failed and is still in the shell. I am a bit concerned as to its safety and have been trying to find someone here in Texas who can drill it out but without any luck. I hate to have it destroyed but am not comfortable keeping in my collection. Does anyone have any advice?

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

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[redbob]

The trick is not as much getting it deactivated as getting it to someone to do it. Try the folks at www.bulletandshell.com and they may have some ideas for you. Welcome aboard from Alabama and good luck.