Original Civil War Confederate 3-inch Wrought Iron Ordnance Rifle Read Shell - Excavated in Spotsylvania County Virgina Japanese Military Maps under Kokura Arsenal Supervision

under Kokura Arsenal Supervision

The butt wood has been cut back and part of the butt socket cut away to allow a view of the works of the system

this weapon has been rebuilt on an BATF approved original WW2 re-welded de-milled receiver without internal parts that has been replaced with solid steel bar-stock

It has been de-activated to BATF specifications and built on a re-welded original receiver with 2 inches completely replaced

In November 1944 the specification was changed to have the rim seam in the rear of the helmet

Original Civil War Confederate 3-inch Wrought Iron Ordnance Rifle Read Shell - Excavated in Spotsylvania County Virgina Japanese Military Maps under Kokura Arsenal SupervisionOriginal Item: Only One Available. Original Item: One of a kind. This excavated Confederate 3 inch Read shell is in wonderful condition and still retains its sabot and fuze. This fine Confederate shell has been disarmed, has no repairs, and is ready for display. It will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War artillery or general relic collection. Approximate weight is 7. 1 lbs and the length is 7 1 4 inches. The side of this projectile is