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Re: Cannon ball
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You said it was a solid shot, but the weights not right for a 6-pdr solid shot. The weight, if it is a round "ball" and a 3.67" caliber is more appropriate for a "shell".

Here's a photo and description of a 6-pdr solid shot.

http://www.civilwarartillery.com/projectiles/spherical/IIIA1.htm A>

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