Georgia, 1864

[CAP]

Hello all,

Test on posting pictures with this Borman fuse I found.

Chris

 

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[stoney56]

Pic. looks good on this end. HH

 

[spotz]

Better than I can do so far. Spotz

 

[zommbee]

Ok - I'll be the first to admit it.... what's a Borman Fuse?



Dave
Zommbee

 

[stoney56]

A Borman fuse was used on Civil War cannon balls that were filled w/ black powder and round lead balls. It allowed cannon ball to travel downrange and then explode somewhat like an airborn claymore mine.

 

[treasure_lady]

Congratulations on your neat find! Very nice photo too!