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CS 7" TENNESSEE SABOT (MULLANE) BOLT

Currency:USD Category:Sporting Goods / Outdoor Sports Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,500.00 USD
CS 7  TENNESSEE SABOT (MULLANE) BOLT
CS 7" TENNESSEE SABOT (MULLANE) BOLT. Excavated. Unfired. Having a copper Type II Tennessee sabot and in such orig shape as to have the bolt from the base is able to be unscrewed. From the grounding of the Virginia or the Richmond at Trent's Reach on January 23, 1865 as reported by James K. Mitchell, Flag-Officer of the James River Squadron per the Navy Official Records of the War of the Rebellion. Shells were dumped to lighten the ships. Intended to be fired from a Confederate 7" Brooke rifle. CONDITION: With the exception of light scattered pitting, this bolt is in excellent condition. 4-55908 JM157 (2,000-3,500)