Parrott shell fragment

[Dan in VA]

I believe this to be a fragment from the nose of a union 10 or 20 pound Parrott shell. It is cast iron and has some type of threading on what would be the top of the inside, and the outside is relatively smooth. I also found a few iron whatsits in and around an old firepit which I will post on the what is it forum as soon as I can talk to my dad to see where he put them. This site seems very promising and I'll be bracing the cold when I go back tomorrow. It is within walking distance to a major civil war battlefield. HH y'all.

 

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[dirt diggler]

Fragtastic find . you know there has to be a fuse somewhere out there cant wait to see it . good find

 

[Yard Digger]

Nice find and a great description you gave us too.
HH, Yard Digger

 

[augusthog]

Polly wanna fragment?
Keep at it Dan, the rest of it is there.

 

[civilman1]

When you have that "nose" end you KNOW what it is....Nice frag,should clean up nice

 

[{Sentinel}]

That's exactly what it is. I have a bunch of those pieces and would know one from a mile away! Congratulations