Original U.S. Civil War Federal 10-pounder Parrott Rifle 2.9 Inch Read-Parrott Rifle Projectile 18th Century This film features many of

This film features many of the weapons recovered by IMA from the Royal Armory of Nepal including the P-1871 Martini-Henry rifle

Most likely it was made during the French and Indian war period 1756-1763

The rubber washer under the porcelain cap is still present

but it does not interfere with the sword going in or out

Lieutenant Commander R

Original U.S. Civil War Federal 10-pounder Parrott Rifle 2.9 Inch Read-Parrott Rifle Projectile 18th Century This film features many ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. Robert P. Parrott and Dr. John B. Read were both projectile inventors before the Civil War. Read patented his wrought iron ring sabot projectiles on October 28, 1856, patent #15,999. Parrott purchased from Read the rights to manufacture Read's projectile before 1861, and a royalty was to be paid to Dr. Read. On August 20, 1861, with patent #33,100, Parrott patented an improvement to Read's projectiles. Parrott's