3-inch Confederate Field Rifle, 1862

Bore Diameter, 3.0 in.
Tube Material, cast iron
Whole Length of Tube, 72 in.
Weight of Tube, 962 lbs.
Powder Charge, 1 lb.
Range at 5° Elevation, 2000 yds.

Early in 1862, Joseph R. Anderson, proprietor of Tredegar Foundry in Richmond, commanded a brigade defending Richmond during the Seven Days Battles. Meanwhile his foundry, short of bronze, used the wrong furnace to cast 6-pounder iron guns and 3-inch rifles, resulting in burst ordnance during battle and accusations of treason in Richmond newspapers. Anderson returned to his foundry, properly recast the faulty weapons, and remained in charge for the remainder of the Civil War. (information given by the Gettysburg Museum) Click photo for enlargement.

Note: Paul Huffman Jr. is Joseph Anderson's great-great-great nephew