Federal · James, Pattern I

Federal Rifled 12-pounder James, Pattern I Shell

The 12-pounder rifle of 4.62-inch caliber saw limited battlefield use.  As a result, this caliber of James projectile is uncommon.  This pattern was patented by Charles Tillinghast James on February 26, 1856, patent #14,315.
Federal Rifled 12-pounder James, Pattern I Shell
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