Confederate

Archer

 

DIAMETER:  2.94 inches
GUN:  3-inch rifle
LENGTH:  7 1/4 inches
WEIGHT:  8 pounds 15 ounces
CONSTRUCTION:  Solid Shot
SABOT:  Lead Band (missing)
FUZING:  None

3-inch Archer Trans-Mississippi Bolt
This rare Trans-Mississippi Archer variant shows a tapered base with a groove and flange pattern, which aided in holding on the lead sabot.  This pattern has been recovered in Louisiana.