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CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY PROJECTILE FUSES PLUG:
Like new, showing no signs of wear or deterioration,
this original Civil War artillery projectile fuse plug
was the mounting point for the fuses listed in this same
category. The hollow projectile was filled with the
explosive compound, this wooden plug was driven into the
hole and then the timed fuse was seated in the hole in
plug, at which point the live, fused shell was ready to
be fired. This plug is turned from oak and is in
unissued condition. $35
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