Also known as: 6.4-inch Parrott.
| Type | Heavy cast-iron rifled gun with wrought-iron band |
|---|---|
| Bore | 6.4 inches |
| Projectile | About 100 pounds |
| Role | Heavy siege and seacoast |
Heavy rifled Parrott
The 100-pounder Parrott rifle, of 6.4-inch bore, was one of the heavy Parrotts used in siege batteries and seacoast defense, notably in the bombardments around Charleston. Its shell of about a hundred pounds carried far and hit hard against masonry and earthworks.
As with the smaller Parrotts, its cast-iron body and wrought-iron band made it comparatively cheap, but the heavy charges strained the design and burst muzzles were not uncommon in prolonged firing.
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Sources & further reading
- United States Army, Ordnance Department. The Ordnance Manual for the Use of the Officers of the United States Army. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, 1862.
- CivilWarArtillery.com research archive: cannon identification pages, manuals, and reports.