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Contemporary drawing of a Confederate 10-pounder Parrott rifle made by Tredegar Iron Works.
Photographer: Kevin W.
Taken: December 9, 2007
Caption: Contemporary drawing of a Confederate 10-pounder Parrott rifle made by Tredegar Iron Works.
Additional Description: The 30-pounder Parrott was longer, larger and had 7 grooves.
Robert Parrott invented this capable iron rifle. It was made in several sizes. Because cast iron guns occasionally exploded, the Parrott had a wrought iron reinforcing band around the breech.
Submitted: December 14, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
Database Locator Identification Number: p11906
File Size: 0.839 Megabytes

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