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The Ridgeway Civil War
reference archive
Artillery shells, Stafford (Federal)
This is a sampling of relics collected by Harry Ridgeway over the years. This archive record is for educational purposes only. Some of the relics listed may be on display at the Old Court House Civil War Museum, Winchester Virginia, some are no longer owned by the author. None of the items listed in this section are for sale, please refer to the separate sales catalog for items that are currently offered.
This information is available for research purposes, pictures may be used by permission only.
All items listed are believed to be authentic to the Civil War or as otherwise described.
All artillery items listed have been disarmed and rendered inert.
Any excavated relics have been recovered from private property with owners permission.
A1916
Stafford shell,
brass disc sabot, Ordnance rifle, 3 in.
The Stafford shell with unique brass sabot bolted onto the shell, was
patented 1864, produced as the conflict ended and none were used on the
battlefield.
Stafford percussion fuse intact marked "N / FA 95" sabot intact, metal
quality outstanding.
Diameter 2.96 inch, length 8.25 inch
Ref: Melton & Pawl Fig III B18
A1544
Stafford shell,
brass disc sabot, Federal 3 inch rifle
The Stafford shell with unique brass
sabot bolted onto the shell, was patented 1864, produced as the
conflict ended and none were used on the battlefield. Sabot intact, metal
quality good minimum pitting.
Diameter 2.96 inch, length 8.25 inch
Ref: Melton & Pawl Fig III B18
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