The lead sabot still has the impression of the linen fabric that was
used to keep the lead from fouling the bore of the rifled cannon. This example has a
dimple and the patent date on the base cup. This projectile was
intended to be fired from a rifled 6-pounder smoothbore cannon of
3.67-inch caliber.
The lead sabot still has the impression of the linen fabric that was
used to keep the lead from fouling the bore of the rifled cannon. This example has a
dimple and the patent date on the base cup. This projectile was
intended to be fired from a rifled 6-pounder smoothbore cannon of
3.67-inch caliber.
