Civil War Parrot Artillery Shell

[Caintuk]

Went to a field that I have hunted civil war relics before. When I got there, I was disappointed with how high the grass was and rough stubble. I had my heart set on finding spent or dropped bullets and maybe a button or two. I decided I wasn't going to get discouraged, and decided to hunt big iron. I am glad I did! Out popped this Parrot artillery shell. It is almost intact with most of the fuse.

 

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[Dan(NM)]

Holy Cow!! Nice save, that's a big piece of iron lol, how deep was it?

 

[Caintuk]

Actually, it was only 8 inches in the ground. Surprised me too when I pulled it out.

 

[DigginNorthernVa]

Great find! Congrats!

 

[trdking]

WOW what a great find. Careful

 

[Caintuk]

The fuze is still there, but all the powder is gone from inside it.

 

[Kray Gelder]

That must have weighed down your finds pouch! Congrats, that's a great find!

 

[RustyRelics]

Congratulations! Excellent find, especially with the fuse still there!

 

[civilman1]

You don't have to worry about sending that one out to be drilled!! I've have 2 #10lb bottoms with sabot. Nice dig,should display well after some electrolysis

 

[Trezurehunter]

Now that's what I call a Civil War relic ! Great find.

 

[parsonwalker]

Jealous as heck! Huge congrats!

 

[Finder Bear]

Thats incredible. What do you think it weighs?

 

[DetectingGodlikeOnOlympus]

The artillery shells are such neat prizes. Do you think that one managed to tumble in flight and land base first?

 

[Caintuk]

Thats incredible. What do you think it weighs?

it almost weighs 9 lbs. The bottom and about 1/4th of one side is missing.

 

[Caintuk]

Anything is possible. The parrot round was not very reliable.

 

[Inspector]

Awesome history save, congrats