Name/Title
3 Inch WWI Camp Lee Shrapnel ShellEntry/Object ID
1973.11.01Description
3 inch cylinder with Scoville Model 1907M - Lot 55 - GA109.17 very heavy shell casing. Filled with metal (shrapnel) has ridges around bullet. Has decorative indentions on casing - made of shiny brass - 75MM "Anti Personnel Shell" weight almost 16 lbs.
24 H G 87 - GB - Co (Gun & Breech Co) Stamp- Scovill Model 19MM Lot S5-GA109.17
Hole was used for target practice at Camp Lee in 1917 - shot by WWI gun - Howitzers - these heavy guns were moved tractors.
Note: says it is 90 MM shellAcquisition
Accession
1973.11Source or Donor
Jake Kinzel