Original Civil War Confederate 3-inch Wrought Iron Ordnance Rifle Read Shell - Excavated in Spotsylvania County Virgina Swedish Militaria The serial number is 323687B

The serial number is 323687B denoting the year of manufacture as 1889

and wasn't cleaned much afterwards

According to the estate it was made sometime between 1910 and 1920 for personal use in that it bears the initials PF

The level of German sword steel was some what above the United States at the time

Original Civil War Confederate 3-inch Wrought Iron Ordnance Rifle Read Shell - Excavated in Spotsylvania County Virgina Swedish Militaria The serial number is 323687BOriginal Item: Only One Available. Original Item: One of a kind. This excavated Confederate 3 inch Read shell is in wonderful condition and still retains its sabot and fuze. This fine Confederate shell has been disarmed, has no repairs, and is ready for display. It will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War artillery or general relic collection. Approximate weight is 7. 1 lbs and the length is 7 1 4 inches. The side of this projectile is