Parrott Rifle #3 - Ft Pulaski National Monument - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

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Parrott rifle
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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) Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: yes Date artillery was in use: Not listed Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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