Federal · Schenkl

3.67-inch Schenkl Shell (IIIA125)

This specimen has six narrow ribs on the tapered cone. The brass Schenkl percussion fuze was patented by John P. Schenkl on October 15, 1861, patent #33,495.  However, stamped on this specimen's fuze is "J.P. SCHENKL PAT. OCT. 16, 1861".  An improved model was patented by John P. Schenkl on August 19, 1862, patent #36,236.
3.67-inch Schenkl Shell (IIIA125)
© Jack W. Melton Jr.