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Ketchum 3lb Grenade. RARE, almost exclusive to Port Hudson. These new combat innovations were used extensively in the trench warfare that was Port Hudson. Prior to the grand assaults whole regiments were armed with these weapons, They were to be thrown into the Confederate trenches prior to charging over the works. Grenades were originally designed for use in Naval warfare. They were to be tossed down from rigging to the decks of opposing ships prior to boarding. Configured to have a detachable rear shaft and fins to balance the shell so that it fell on its nose plunger detonating the bomb. The surface is smooth and only a slight surface rust remaining. It has been treated with a rusted preventative. (kb203) $690 reduced! |
US 10 pd Parrott, Iron sabot, zinc fuse, defused through the zinc fuse. This work horse of the US Artillery is in excellent way. If you want a truly representative artillery round this is it. (kb 364) $255 |