Hotchkiss? Live?

Jpick

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Hi everyone,
My sister and I are going through our dad's estate and we found what we believe to be a Hotchkiss? We're a little leery about handling it and what to do with it. How do you tell if it's "live" or not? Our dad was a metal detector/treasure hunter and a Civil War buff. We're located in Indiana. The shell measures 6 inches long. Pics attached. Any advice or info would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!IMG_20230626_131547057.jpgIMG_20230626_131700011.jpgIMG_20230626_131731753.jpg
 
It has a fuse, but it is not a proximity fuse. It requires a flame to light. I would not smoke around it.
 
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