Parrott Rifle #1 - Ft Pulaski National Monument
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
N 32° 01.599 W 080° 53.448
17S E 510311 N 3543394
One of several 1862 model Parrott Rifles on display at this historic fort.
Waymark Code: WM6T12
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 07/16/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member PTCrazy
Views: 3

Parrott rifle
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Parrott rifle was a type of muzzle loading rifled artillery weapon used extensively in the American Civil War.

The gun was invented by Robert Parker Parrott, a West Point graduate. He resigned from the service in 1836 and became the superintendent of the West Point Foundry in Cold Spring, New York. He created the first Parrott Rifle (and corresponding projectile) in 1860 and patented it in 1861.[1]

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What type of artillery is this?: Cannon

Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds

What military of the world used this device?: US

Cost?: 3.00 (listed in local currency)

Still may work: yes

Date artillery was in use: Not listed

Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed

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Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed

Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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