Federal Parrott 30 Pound Flat-Nose / SOLD

Federal Parrott 30 Pound “Flat – Nose” / SOLD

DIAMETER:  4.1 inches

GUN: 30-pounder Parrott Rifle, 4.2 inch Caliber 

LENGTH: About 9 5/8 inches
WEIGHT: About 30 pounds 8 ounces

CONSTRUCTION: Bolt                   

SABOT: Brass, Type 1

FUZING: None

A flat nosed bolt with the type 1 band.  This sabot was almost inevitably thrown with guns of this caliber.   The pictured specimen was recovered from the Port Hudson, Louisiana battlefield.   In an effort to help with the sabot taking the rifling a cold chisel was used between the sabot and iron base.

Inventory Number: ART 033 / SOLD