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Re: Shell (Read) fuse length
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I don't think a 12 lb read shell existed. Read shells were used in the rifled guns and a 12 lb gun was smooth bore. Which are you inquiring about? A round ball or rifled shell?

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Still need to know, round or pointy.
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