First Cannon Ball right at surface

[Trooper733]

This is my first cannon ball, which I confirmed by measurement and weight to be a 24 pounder solid shot. Diameter is 5.67-5.68 inches (17.81" circumference divided by Pi) and weight is 23.6 pounds. I found this near a ""supposed"" civil war cantonment near the top of the ground, partially exposed. A Local expert confirmed my novice deductions and confirmed it is Not a fused shell. The cast seam line is very rough and what I would call the "sprue" is evident on both ends. Farthest thing from my mind I expected to find!!! Location Eastern/Central Oklahoma.

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

DR.ÖTEK Metal Detector, Waterproof Gold Detector, Pinpoint & Terrain Modes, Professional Metal Detector - Grab it through Amazon!

[Jason in Enid]

Awesome find Trooper!

 

[Terry Soloman]

Congratulations!!!

 

[JJohnson]

Outstanding...

 

[gsxraddict]

does it have a flat spot, or just look that way in the first two pictures?

 

[Trooper733]

Yes it does have a flat spot directly on an axis with the seam line. think polar cap and equator with the flat spot as polar cap and seam line as equator