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2.9 inch or 10 pounder Parrott
Photographer: Craig Swain
Taken: June 28, 2008
Caption: 2.9 inch or 10 pounder Parrott
Additional Description: This Parrott Rifle, along with a 3-inch version, stand near the walkway to the North Carolina Memorial. Representing both Ross' and Wingfield's Batteries. This particular piece was produced in 1861 by West Point Foundry. The nearby 3-inch version (slightly larger to conform with standard ammunition calibers), was made in 1864.
Submitted: September 16, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
Database Locator Identification Number: p35810
File Size: 1.076 Megabytes

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