Original U.S. Civil War Federal Bormann Fused 12lb Inert Cannon Ball Dug at the Site of the Siege of Knoxville Spade Grip Assembly The interior of the lens

The interior of the lens housing is painted black to eliminate internal reflections

and the securing strap still present

only achieved through decades of careful cleaning the original oiled finish

This M720 60mm round is totally inert with an inert M781 practice fuse and is in compliance with the current BATF standards on ordnance

Original U.S. Civil War Federal Bormann Fused 12lb Inert Cannon Ball Dug at the Site of the Siege of Knoxville Spade Grip Assembly The interior of the lensOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a very nice Federal 12lb cannon ball with a 5 1 4 second Bormann fuze. This example was dug up at the site of the Battle of Knoxville several decades ago. The ball measures approximately 4. 5 inches in diameter with a 14 inch circumference. Some of the markings on the zinc fuze body are legible. Overall condition is very good with fantastic eye appeal. Not Available for Export. The Bormann fuze is named after its