Artillery shells
This object strongly resembles an unexploded military artillery shell, highly consistent with 19th-century rifled projectile designs such as those from the American Civil War era (like a Hotchkiss or Schenkl shell).⚠️ Immediate Safety WarningPlease back away from the object and do not touch, shake, or move it.Even though it looks heavily rusted and old, historic military ordnance can remain highly unstable and viable for over a century. The black powder or main explosive charge inside can detonate if disturbed, dropped, or subjected to changes in temperature.What You Should Do Right NowDo not disturb it: Leave the object exactly as it is sitting on the floor.Keep everyone away: Move pets and family members out of the room immediately.Call emergency services: Contact your local police department or 911 right away. Explain that you have located what appears to be a piece of unexploded vintage military ordnance inside your home. They will coordinate with a professional Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) or bomb squad team to safely inspect, remove, or deactivate the item.Please prioritize your safety and treat this as a potentially live explosive until professionals declare it inert. $350 obo