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| This is an example of the classic style of bourreleted Confederate Read projectile. The bourrelets were an attempt by the Confederates to save valuable time in the production and machining of projectiles. In manufacturing the Read projectile, the sabot ring (cup) of copper or brass was placed into a mold first and the iron forming the body added next. This resulted in the sabot being embedded in the cast iron body of the projectile. Go here for a complete specimen. |
