U.m.c. Co. No.3

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I found this ("Union Metallic. Cartridge Co.") U.M.C.Co. No.3 casing in a city park in Connecticut while metal detecting.

I realize The company was operational in Bridgeport Connecticut , However this was fired and was just wondering what it was , some suggestions were a 8 gauge shotgun shell or a punt gun.

 

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[Bigcypresshunter]

Did they all fire blanks?

 

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[DigginThePast]

Welcome to T-Net cannoncollector.

Great ID!

The Salute cannon, I want one! Very cool. 8)

 

[intimer]

darn i wanted to guess flare gun!

that is real neat id. and photos.
congrats on find!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Welcome to TN Cannoncollector and dont forget the green check Dig Em All. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,259097.0.html

 

[cannoncollector]

Did they all fire blanks?
These special production built salute cannons were of thier own design, carriages and barrels...They were designed for blank charges, and the breech mechanisms probably would not withstand live charges...

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

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