Artillery shell?

[Atticis]

So on a short hunt today I found this in a field where nothing of note took place. It seems to be a solid shot hotchkiss shell. Measures just over 2 inches in diameter and has lead around the base of the wider part. If it is infact a shell then I am beyond happy to scratch that off the bucket list! If anyone more knowledgeable can shed some light that would be awesome.

 

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[Digger RJ]

So on a short hunt today I found this in a field where nothing of note took place. It seems to be a solid shot hotchkiss shell. Measures just over 2 inches in diameter and has lead around the base of the wider part. If it is infact a shell then I am beyond happy to scratch that off the bucket list! If anyone more knowledgeable can shed some light that would be awesome.

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[The Rebel]

Cool find! Calling @TheCannonballGuy

 

[TheGroundHog]

3" Hotchkiss?

 

[TheGroundHog]

From: http://www.civilwarartillery.com/
DIAMETER: 2.94 inches
GUN: 3-inch wrought iron (ordnance) rifle
LENGTH: N/A
WEIGHT: N/A
CONSTRUCTION: Solid shot
SABOT: Lead band
FUZING: None

This disassembled view shows the three-piece construction of the Hotchkiss projectile (the nose, the lead band, and the base cup). Upon the ignition of the gun, the base cup was driven along the cylindrical base of the projectile body, expanding the lead band (sabot) into the rifling. Hotchkiss patent projectiles were intended for use in the 3-inch wrought iron (ordnance) rifle; because the seven lands and grooves allowed a more even distribution of the stress, during the expansion of the lead sabot. To see a complete 3-inch Hotchkiss bolt click here.

 

[Gare]

So on a short hunt today I found this in a field where nothing of note took place. It seems to be a solid shot hotchkiss shell. Measures just over 2 inches in diameter and has lead around the base of the wider part. If it is infact a shell then I am beyond happy to scratch that off the bucket list! If anyone more knowledgeable can shed some light that would be awesome.

Sure does look like it but i am sure there are others on there that know a LOT MORE
Nice find

 

[jewelerguy]

hope it don't go BOOM

 

[Gare]

hope it don't go BOOM

GREAT POINT !!! It probably does have gun powder in SIDE BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL !!!

 

[Atticis]

It's too small for the 3". Might be a 2.6 but it's even small for that. I don't see a fuse anywhere so I'm thinking it's a solid shot.