Halved spherical 12-pounder projectile that measures 4.25″ diameter and has a weight of 5 pounds, 21 ounces. The exterior of the shell has a lightly flaked brown patina under an overall black painted finish. The contents of the interior cavity have been impregnated with polyurethane for safety, and the lead ball shrapnel is plainly visible. A Bormann timed fuze, also cross-sectioned, is in place at the top of the shell. The fuze used a helical black powder filled channel, graduated at certain points, to allow for burn times ranging from .5 to 5.25 seconds. The gunner would simply punch the disk open at the appropriate graduation which exposed the fuze channel. In fine condition. Accompanied by a wooden stand.
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