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MEXICAN GRAPE SHOT BALL, THE ALAMO, 1836, SAN ANTONIO RIVER

MEXICAN GRAPE SHOT BALL, THE ALAMO, 1836, SAN ANTONIO RIVER

$ 46.99

Availability: 69 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Modified Item: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Theme: Militaria

    Description

    MEXICAN  GRAPE SHOT BALL, THE ALAMO. 1836, SAN  ANTONIO RIVER
    This Mexican grape shot ball is for a 6 pounder cannon grape shot
    that was found in the San Antonio River when the River Walk was being constructed
    It is about 1 1/2” in diameter & is in good condition with medium pitting & has a brown patina & still has some river bottom encrustation attached
    NOTE - I use a generic picture as I have several & they all are in about the same condition.
    It comes with a certificate of authenticity.
    See the Mexican canister shot also found in the San Antonio River, the large grape shot found behind the Menger Hotel in 1859 & the Texas 3 pounder from inside of The Alamo, all listed separately.
    *On February 28, 1836 the Mexicans established artillery batteries, initially about 1,000 feet from the south and east walls of the
    Alamo
    .
    A third battery was positioned southeast of the fort. Each night the batteries inched closer to the Alamo walls.