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U.S. Navy Model 1845 32-pounder Gun

Confederate River Batteries Nos. 5 and 10 each had one 32-pounder gun. These guns had smooth bores, were not rifled, and could fire a solid shot and explosive shell cannon balls. This solid shot is 6.3 inches in diameter and weighs 32 pounds.

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