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US Spherical 10 inch Columbiad/100 lb (p. 41)

A typical projectile for the 10-inch Columbiad.  "Ears" or tong holes will often be found on large caliber gun shell and always on mortar shell.  A mortar shell of this caliber weighs 88 pounds, due to the thinner walls.
US Spherical 10 inch Columbiad/100 lb (p. 41)
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