Federal

James,
Pattern I

 

DIAMETER:  3.72 inches
GUN: 14-pounder James rifle, 3.8-inch caliber
LENGTH:  7 3/8 inches
WEIGHT:  11 pounds 14 ounces
CONSTRUCTION:  Solid shot
SABOT:  Lead ring covered with a tin sleeve (missing)
FUZING:  None
This is a variant of the James Pattern I projectile.  It is commonly called a tie-ring James, and is only found in 3.8-inch caliber.  The tie-ring solid shot of this variety is extremely rare and the authors have only seen three specimens.  To learn more about the inventor, Charles T. James, click here.