A1644 Mullane shell, long pattern with bourrelet rings, copper disc sabot with studs in the sabot, Archer percussion fuse, Confederate Brooke rifle, 7 in.

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A1644     Mullane shell, long pattern with bourrelet rings, copper disc sabot with studs in the sabot, Archer percussion fuse, Confederate Brooke rifle, 7 in.

This design, employing disc sabot attached using studs, is attributed to Mullane, period literature also referred to it as the "Tennessee" sabot. This is the tall pattern with bourrelet rings, pointed nose, sabot is heavy copper disc, with studs in the disc, "type II" . This was part of a cache of shells recovered from a site near the 1865 battle involving the CSS "Richmond" which after running aground, apparently discharged a number of these heavy shells to lighten its load to escape. Shell used threaded Archer percussion fuse, (Jones pg. 62). Metal is solid with minor pitting, unfired sabot fully intact, fuse is removable, rare shell in top condition. Recovered: Trent's Reach, James River, Virginia. Shell measures: diameter 6.95in., length 16in., weight 100 lbs.
Ref: Bell Heavy Ordnance, pg. 429   $4,000.