Original U.S. Civil War Copper Spike from Wooden Hull of USS Hartford on Presentation Plaque Category_Martini-Henry Accessories Unfortunately due to the amount

Unfortunately due to the amount of wear on the exterior

The piece wrapped around the fin assembly shows a bit of wear and oxidation

Feed System: Top Break Single Shot

320 caliber

Original U.S. Civil War Copper Spike from Wooden Hull of USS Hartford on Presentation Plaque Category_Martini-Henry Accessories Unfortunately due to the amountOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a large copper spike which was removed from the wooden hull of the USS Hartford. Hartford served in several prominent campaigns in the American Civil War as the flagship of David G. Farragut, most notably the Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864. She survived until 1956, when she sank awaiting restoration at Norfolk, Virginia. The spike, which measures 11 including the large loop, is mounted to the 4 x 15 wooden board