Shell in a glass display case.

major bill

Brev. Brig. Gen'l
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Seen this in Hrass Lake Michigan.
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Is the brass threading new? It sure looks shiny!
 
In 1885 the Army adopted the Model 1885 3.2" Breech Loading Field Gun which was the successor to the 3" Ordnance Rifle and this shell may have been for this gun. Some 3" Ordnance Rifles were also converted to this type gun.
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