What is this? Is this a real cannonball?

[1SG]

It is 2.9" and weighs 3.92lbs?

 

[John Winn]

I doesn't match anything in the shot tables so I think not. Some better close-up images would be useful. Also, where was it found ?

 

[UCVRelics]

Could be from a 32lb stand of grape which each grape shot measured 2.875. Like @John Winn ask where was it dug?

 

[Rhea Cole]

The diameter & weight are those of a 4 pound cannon ball. That was a Revolutionary War era round. At this point, mill weights are as likely an answer. As Holmes would say, we need more data.

 

[John Winn]

The diameter & weight are those of a 4 pound cannon ball. That was a Revolutionary War era round. At this point, mill weights are as likely an answer. As Holmes would say, we need more data.

The shot tables I have say a 4 pdr was 3.12 inches in diameter and weighed 4.07 pounds. What is your source ? Just curious.

 

[FedericoFCavada]

Does it attract a magnet? What's it made out of? Where was it found?

 

[Rhea Cole]

The shot tables I have say a 4 pdr was 3.12 inches in diameter and weighed 4.07 pounds. What is your source ? Just curious.

The same sort of source you have, that is why I suggested mill weights.

 

[1SG]

Ha! It was found in a box of MISC. stuff at an auction,LOL

 

[Rhea Cole]

Ha! It was found in a box of MISC. stuff at an auction,LOL

Use them as decorations, they are round & heavy. Call them cannonballs if you like.

 

[bankerpapaw]

I used to think I had a cannonball, but come to find out it was just a ball-bearing used to crush ore.

 

[alan polk]

Here a very good link to learning about authenticating solid shot. Pete George is the author, so it is as good as it gets:

SolidShotEssentialsMod

www.pochefamily.org