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Trunnion Face
Photographer: Craig Swain
Taken: May 3, 2010
Caption: Trunnion Face
Additional Description: As indicated by the stamp, in 1863 the Eason Brothers works in Charleston modified the columbiad. First rifling the piece to improve accuracy and range, the Eason brothers then added a reinforcing band. To replace the broken trunnion, the Easons added a bronze hoop. Long bolts attached to a breech plate held the hoop in place.
Submitted: June 21, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
Database Locator Identification Number: p113987
File Size: 1.351 Megabytes

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