Confederate (copy)         Whitworth Pattern I, Sub-pattern II

 

DIAMETER:  2.14 inches across flats
GUN:  6-pounder Whitworth rifle, 2.17-inch caliber
LENGTH:  9 1/16 inches
WEIGHT:  7 pounds 6 ounces
CONSTRUCTION:  Shell
SABOT:  None
FUZING:  Confederate copper fuze plug, paper time fuze
The Federal Naval Blockade hindered the supply of Whitworth projectiles from Great Britain. This example was an attempt by the Confederates to copy the British-imported Whitworth Pattern I, Sub-pattern II ammunition which was often in limited supply. Note the Confederate copper fuze plug and the crude machine marks around the nose of this projectile.  For information about Sir Joseph Whitworth click here.