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Photographer: Craig Swain
Taken: March 16, 2009
Caption: Muzzle of The other James 3.80-inch Rifle
Additional Description: Another James, but this one a "Type 2, Series 3" sits to the right of the tablet. The main difference between this piece and the one next to it is the muzzle stampings. In this case, only the inspector, "G.T.B." for George T. Balch, and the number 13 are shown. This rifle was also cast by Ames, but in 1861. It has the same 10 groove rifling. This piece is listed as weighing 918 pounds.
Submitted: August 8, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
Database Locator Identification Number: p73119
File Size: 1.073 Megabytes

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