Confederate
Stand of grape
DIAMETER: 4.60 inches
GUN: 12-pounder smoothbore, 4.62-inch caliber
LENGTH: 5 13/16 inches to top plate
WEIGHT: 14 pounds 6 ounces
CONSTRUCTION: Grape shot
SABOT: None
FUZING: None
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Confederate
DIAMETER: 4.60 inches |
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| This non-excavated specimen is referred to as a stand of grape. The Federal forces discontinued the 12-pounder stand of grape prior to 1861 and replaced it with canister. The shot used in canisters were large enough to be effective, and the canister balls possessed the advantage of striking a great many more points on impact than grape. When fired, the center bolt would break free, sending nine iron grape shot, two rings, and two plates flying at their intended target. Stands of grape are also found in the following field calibers: 18-pounder (5.3-inch caliber), and 24-pounder (5.82-inch caliber). Note the crude mold seams on the iron balls which point to Confederate manufacture. Three complete 12-pounder stands were recovered from Vicksburg, Mississippi. Complete excavated specimens are extremely rare. | ||||