Artillery Projectile
Production date
1880-1900
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Object detail
Description
Cast iron projectile for a 64 pounder (6 inch) muzzle loading artillery piece. Hollow inside, screw thread hole in top. Three rows of four studs each down length of shell, slightly angled, to engage rifling grooves in barrel.
Classification
ARMS & ARMOUR Ordnance shell
Production date
1880-1900
Measurements
L406 x Dia.157 mm
Media/Materials description
Cast iron
Signature/Marks
R 31/7 64/PR D L
History and use
The design of the studded projectile dates back to the 1840s, and was used until the end of the 19th century, assisting the shell to engage with the rifling and allowing greater accuracy in firing. This particular projectile is for muzzled loading artillery. Muzzle loading canons or guns are those in which the projectile (bullet, ball or otherwise) is loaded into the front opening of the artillery, rather than the back.
This object is part of the Marks collection, donated to the Queensland Museum by Dr E.N. Marks. The Marks were a prominent Brisbane family who made significant contributions to the fields of science and medicine.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
This object is part of the Marks collection, donated to the Queensland Museum by Dr E.N. Marks. The Marks were a prominent Brisbane family who made significant contributions to the fields of science and medicine.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
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Registration number
H23690
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