Confederate Reed Shell Battlefield of Gettysburg / SOLD

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Confederate Reed Shell Battlefield of Gettysburg – Inventory Number: ART 388 / SOLD This excavated Confederate 3 inch Read shell is in very good condition and still retains its excellent condition fuse adaptor.  The copper sabot shows excellent rifling impressions from a 3-inch Ordnance Rifle. The base shows segments of the body chipped away during the expansion of the sabot, resulting in its present form.  About ½” below the bottom of the fuse adaptor, on one side of this shell, are the remnants of its lathe chock.    This fine Confederate shell has been disarmed, has no repairs, and is ready for display. It will be an nice addition to any excavated Civil War artillery or Gettysburg relic collection.  Approximate weight is 6.4 lbs and the length is 7 inches.  This shell was recovered from the field of Gettysburg and was retained in a local collection since the war! Accompanied by a letter of provenance.    Inventory Number: ART 388 / SOLD

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A Confederate Reed Shell from the Battlefield of Gettysburg, showing rust, weathering, visible dents, and a chipped base, stands upright on a white background. / SOLD.
The Confederate Reed Shell, a cylindrical metal object with a domed top, central hole, and flange base, is shown against a white background. Battlefield of Gettysburg / SOLD.
A Confederate Reed Shell from the Battlefield of Gettysburg, shown lying horizontally on a white background.
A Confederate Reed Shell with a cylindrical body, rounded tip, and flat base from the Battlefield of Gettysburg is shown side-view against a white background.
A Confederate Reed Shell from the Battlefield of Gettysburg, cylindrical with a metal cap and two top holes, stands upright against a plain white background.
A Confederate Reed Shell from the Battlefield of Gettysburg, featuring a spherical, textured metal body with a central hole and two smaller holes on a flat top plate, is shown from above against a white background.
A top-down view of a rusted, circular Confederate Reed Shell from the Battlefield of Gettysburg with a raised rim and textured center, displayed against a white background.
A Confederate Reed Shell from the Battlefield of Gettysburg with a cylindrical body, rounded tip, and corroded surface, displayed on a white background.

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