3364 FRENCH & INDIAN WAR OR REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 250.00 USD
Estimated at 500.00 - 750.00 USD
BRITISH 24lb BROADARROW MARKED CANNONBALL. This solid iron 24lb. cannonball is approx. 5.5” in diameter and is clearly marked with a large early-style broadarrow. This early-style mark saw use during the French & Indian War and could also be found on balls from early Revolutionary War sites. The ball has a noticeable central seam and a heavy sprue mark on one end. According to the consignor, this was found in the water near Fort Erie. CONDITION: ball shows expected oxidation with a clear early broadarrow mark. (02-21305/BF). $500-750.