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Photographer: William Fischer, Jr.
Taken: September 21, 2008
Caption: Muzzle of the Rifled Rodman Gun
Additional Description: Note the rifling, easily seen in this view, as well as the "layering" caused by the bore sleeve insertion. The muzzle marking "No. 12" indicates the registry number from the ordnance department and is somewhat analogous to a serial number. "16050 lbs" is of course the weight of the piece when was rebuilt, approximately 1000 pounds heavier than when originally cast. The initials "C.S.S" at the bottom are for Charles Sidney Smith, the inspecting officer. "W.P.F" stands for West Point Foundry where the piece was modified. Finally 1876 indicates the year of modification.
Submitted: October 13, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Database Locator Identification Number: p39151
File Size: 0.099 Megabytes

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