Unopened packet of Hall cartridges in manila packet, tied by string, accompanied by an x-ray of said packet which verifies the presence of ten .58 caliber cartridges within. Package measures 2.25" x 3". Paper wrap and string in extremely fine condition.
These .58 caliber cartridges were manufactured for the 1833 Hall-North Breech-loading percussion carbine, seven thousand of which were produced between 1834-39. This carbine was still very much in use in U.S. Regular cavalry at the outset of the Civil War. And, unopened packets of Hall carbine cartridges from this period are extremely scarce. A superb collectible for cavalry aficionados, and Hall carbine owners in particular.
(154-515) $2,200.00
Very nice condition, very minor paper tear on one side.
(233-76) $595.00
Ten cartridges in excellent condition. Plain outer wrapper. Minor tears.
(406-123) $975.00
Measures approx. 2.5"x1.25". Pack has complete label with all printing legible. Excellent condition.
(M11837) $495.00 EACH
Sealed and never opened pack of six cartridges. Box is 2 ¾ inches by 1 ½ inches wide. The tan wrapper has printed on the face: SIX CARTRIDGES / for / Whitney's or Colt's Navy Pistol, / 36-100 CALIBER / A Superior Quality of Powder is used, and these / Cartridges are warranted equal to any made. Some very minor staining on the wrapper but would display well.
(M19233) $550.00
Pack of 50 center fire cartridges, Peters Rustless from Dupont. Still in plastic wrapper.
(M19036) $95.00
Here is an honest example of a Federal paper cartridge in .54 caliber that Union infantrymen brought into battle during the Civil War. In addition, a smaller, separate, tightly packed black powder charge in brown paper accompanies the cartridge. One of forty rounds of musket ammunition that the soldier carried in his cartridge box, this original artifact consists of a single .54 caliber conical minie ball and black powder all wrapped up and sealed in light brown paper. The cartridge resembles a 2½" long, cylindrical tube with one end tied off with string while the opposite end of the cartridge has a long (1½") paper tail attached to the cartridge paper body. When the soldier prepared to load his rifle musket, he bit off the paper tail, poured the powder contents down the weapon's muzzle followed by the lead minie ball. This cartridge specimen is in fair original condition with no visible rips to the body and its light, tan-colored paper of the cartridge body is heavily soiled. The separate powder charge is tightly wrapped and tied off and in good condition. Wears some surface grime. Both specimen come in their own clear plastic protective tubes.
(M19781) $65.00
Here is an excellent example of a complete Federal paper cartridge in .54 caliber that Union infantrymen brought into battle during the Civil War. One of forty rounds of musket ammunition that the soldier carried in his cartridge box, this original artifact consists of a single .54 caliber conical minie ball and black powder all wrapped up and sealed in light brown paper. The cartridge resembles a 2½" long, cylindrical tube with one end tied off with string while the opposite end of the cartridge has a long (1½") paper tail attached to the cartridge paper body. When the soldier prepared to load his rifle musket, he bit off the paper tail, poured the powder contents down the weapon's muzzle followed by the lead minie ball. This cartridge specimen is in remarkably well preserved condition and remains strong and tight. The light, tan-colored cartridge paper is clean and free of tears and rips but does exhibit a few tiny spots of surface grime on the body. Specimen comes in its own clear plastic protective tube. This original Federal .54 caliber paper cartridge would make an excellent addition to any Civil War bullet collection.
(M19786) $95.00
Offered is a single 58 caliber mini ball in the original paper complete with powder. The end is tied with string. The paper is stained but has no tears or holes. Included with this mini ball is the original paper and string that it was wrapped in with nine other cartridges.
(M19775) $195.00
Nine .58 cal. Union Minie Ball cartridges in string tied paper wrapper. Measures, 3 x 2.5" String good, wrapper spotted but good, inner cartridges tight and fine. Good display packet.
(154-496) $1,100.00
Here is a seldom seen artifact from the Civil War which is an original, unopened packet of ten Federal .58 caliber paper cartridges still contained within the original beige or light tan colored paper wrap. The rectangular paper packet measures 3" long x 3" wide x 1" high and displays no maker's marks or stampings of any kind. Ammunition packet, in very fine original condition, is loosely wrapped and exhibits just one tiny crease split on the wrapping. In addition, brown colored twine or string is tied around the artifact on all four sides and secures the entire packet. This wonderful pack of ten original, unused .58 cal paper cartridges is a great example of a what every Federal infantryman carried during the Civil War.
(459-101) ORIGINALLY $1,000.00
Mint condition
(154-500) $175.00
Standard .58 cal. minie ball cartridge in original wrapping. Tan wrapper with a small tear on the bottom and leaking powder.
(512-11) $100.00
Standard .58 cal. minie ball cartridge in original wrapping. Tan wrapper with a small tear and leaking powder.
(M19256) $50.00
Standard .58 cal. minie ball cartridge in original wrapping. Tan wrapper in very good condition.
(M19379) $75.00
Here is a good example of a complete Federal paper cartridge in .58 caliber that Union infantrymen brought into battle during the Civil War. One of forty rounds of musket ammunition that the soldier carried in his cartridge box, this original artifact consists of a single .58 caliber conical minie ball and black powder all wrapped up and sealed in light brown paper. The cartridge resembles a 2½" long, cylindrical tube with one end tied off with string while the opposite end of the cartridge has a long (1½") paper tail attached to the cartridge paper body. When the soldier prepared to load his rifle musket, he bit off the paper tail, poured the powder contents down the weapon's muzzle followed by the lead minie ball. This cartridge specimen is in fair preserved condition but suffers from two paper tears midway on the body. The light, tan-colored cartridge paper exhibits a spots of surface grime and dirt on the body. Specimen comes in its own clear plastic protective tube. This original Federal .58 caliber paper cartridge would make a nice representative artifact addition to any Civil War bullet collection.
(M19768) $49.50
Here is another honest example of a complete Federal paper cartridge in .58 caliber that Union infantrymen brought into battle during the Civil War. One of forty rounds of musket ammunition that the soldier carried in his cartridge box, this original artifact consists of a single .58 caliber conical minie ball and black powder all wrapped up and sealed in light brown paper. The cartridge resembles a 2½" long, cylindrical tube with one end tied off with string while the opposite end of the cartridge has a long (1½") paper tail attached to the cartridge paper body. When the soldier prepared to load his rifle musket, he bit off the paper tail, poured the powder contents down the weapon's muzzle followed by the lead minie ball. This cartridge specimen is in good original condition with no tears or rips to the body. The light, tan-colored paper of the cartridge body is clean and tight with just a trace of surface grime in spots. Specimen comes in its own clear plastic protective tube. An honest representative element of Civil War infantry ammunition.
(M19778) $65.00
Here is another good example of a complete Federal paper cartridge in .58 caliber that Union infantrymen brought into battle during the Civil War. One of forty rounds of musket ammunition that the soldier carried in his cartridge box, this original artifact consists of a single .58 caliber conical minie ball and black powder all wrapped up and sealed in light brown paper. The cartridge resembles a 2½" long, cylindrical tube with one end tied off with string while the opposite end of the cartridge has a long (1½") paper tail attached to the cartridge paper body. When the soldier prepared to load his rifle musket, he bit off the paper tail, poured the powder contents down the weapon's muzzle followed by the lead minie ball. This cartridge specimen is in good original condition with no tears or rips to the body. Cartridge artifact does show areas of surface grime and dirt on the light, tan-colored paper of the body. Specimen comes in its own clear plastic protective tube. A nice representative element of a Civil War infantryman's ammunition.
(M19779) $65.00
Here is another example of a complete Federal paper cartridge in .58 caliber that Union infantrymen brought into battle during the Civil War. One of forty rounds of musket ammunition that the soldier carried in his cartridge box, this original artifact consists of a single .58 caliber conical minie ball and black powder all wrapped up and sealed in light brown paper. The cartridge resembles a 2½" long, cylindrical tube with one end tied off with string while the opposite end of the cartridge has a long (1½") paper tail attached to the cartridge paper body. When the soldier prepared to load his rifle musket, he bit off the paper tail, poured the powder contents down the weapon's muzzle followed by the lead minie ball. This cartridge specimen is in good original condition with no tears or rips to the body. However, cartridge artifact does exhibit areas of surface grime and dirt on the light, tan-colored paper of the body. Specimen comes in its own clear plastic protective tube. A nice representative element of Civil War ammunition.
(M19780) $65.00
Here is a nice example of a complete Federal paper cartridge in .58 caliber that Union infantrymen brought into battle during the Civil War. One of forty rounds of musket ammunition that the soldier carried in his cartridge box, this original artifact consists of a single .58 caliber conical minie ball and black powder all wrapped up and sealed in light brown paper. The cartridge resembles a 2½" long, cylindrical tube with one end tied off with string while the opposite end of the cartridge has a long (1½") paper tail attached to the cartridge paper body. When the soldier prepared to load his rifle musket, he bit off the paper tail, poured the powder contents down the weapon's muzzle followed by the lead minie ball. This cartridge specimen is in very good preserved condition and remains strong and tight. The light, tan-colored cartridge paper is clean and free of tears and rips but does exhibit a few tiny spots of surface grime on the body. Specimen comes in its own clear plastic protective tube. This original Federal .58 caliber paper cartridge would make a wonderful addition to any Civil War bullet collection.
(M19782) $75.00
Here is a very good example of a complete Federal paper cartridge in .58 caliber that Union infantrymen brought into battle during the Civil War. One of forty rounds of musket ammunition that the soldier carried in his cartridge box, this original artifact consists of a single .58 caliber conical minie ball and black powder all wrapped up and sealed in light brown paper. The cartridge resembles a 2½" long, cylindrical tube with one end tied off with string while the opposite end of the cartridge has a long (1½") paper tail attached to the cartridge paper body. When the soldier prepared to load his rifle musket, he bit off the paper tail, poured the powder contents down the weapon's muzzle followed by the lead minie ball. This cartridge specimen is in remarkably well preserved condition and remains strong and tight. The light, tan-colored cartridge paper is clean and free of tears and rips but does exhibit a few tiny spots of surface grime on the body and a single dot of red paint. Specimen comes in its own clear plastic protective tube. This original Federal .58 caliber paper cartridge would make a wonderful addition to any Civil War bullet collection.
(M19784) $75.00
Here is another good example of an incomplete Federal paper cartridge in .58 caliber that Union infantrymen brought into battle during the Civil War. One of forty rounds of musket ammunition that the soldier carried in his cartridge box, this original artifact consists of a single .58 caliber conical minie ball and black powder all wrapped up and sealed in light brown paper. The cartridge resembles a 2½" long, cylindrical tube with one end tied off with string while the opposite end of the cartridge has a long (1½") paper tail attached to the cartridge paper body. When the soldier prepared to load his rifle musket, he bit off the paper tail, poured the powder contents down the weapon's muzzle followed by the lead minie ball. This cartridge specimen is in fair original condition with no tears or rips to the body but does suffer from its paper tail being torn away exposing some of the black powder grains. The light, tan-colored paper of the cartridge body is clean with just a trace of surface grime in spots. Specimen comes in its own clear plastic protective tube.
(M19789) $45.00
Here is another fair example of a complete Federal paper cartridge in .58 caliber that Union infantrymen brought into battle during the Civil War. One of forty rounds of musket ammunition that the soldier carried in his cartridge box, this original artifact consists of a single .58 caliber conical minie ball and black powder all wrapped up and sealed in light brown paper. The cartridge resembles a 2½" long, cylindrical tube with one end tied off with string while the opposite end of the cartridge has a long (1½") paper tail attached to the cartridge paper body. When the soldier prepared to load his rifle musket, he bit off the paper tail, poured the powder contents down the weapon's muzzle followed by the lead minie ball. This cartridge specimen is in fair original condition with no rips to the body but does suffer from a portion of its paper tail being torn in half exposing some of the black powder residue. The light, tan-colored paper of the cartridge body is lightly soiled and has a red paint mark on one side. Specimen comes in its own clear plastic protective tube.
(M19791) $45.00
Presented here is an original, unopened Federal .58 caliber paper wrapped cartridge in excellent condition. This desirable artifact is considered the most common type of ammunition used with muzzleloaders during the Civil War. The .58 caliber minie ball and its accompanying powder charge are still encased within the original beige or tan colored paper wrap. To load his musket, the soldier tore (or bit) off one end of the paper and poured the powder down the muzzle of the barrel. Muzzleloaders used bullets that were slightly smaller than the bore diameter of the barrel in order for the weapon to be loaded properly with the common .58 caliber minie ball measuring a diameter of .574 inches. This specimen of standard rifled-musket ammunition is in excellent condition and is a superb original example of a Civil War Federal infantryman's paper cartridge.
(M20034) $95.00
Presented here is an original, unopened Federal .58 caliber paper wrapped cartridge in mint condition. This desirable artifact is considered the most common type of ammunition used with muzzleloaders during the Civil War. The .58 caliber minie ball and its accompanying powder charge are still encased within the original beige or tan colored paper wrap. To load his musket, the soldier tore (or bit) off one end of the paper and poured the powder down the muzzle of the barrel. Muzzleloaders used bullets that were slightly smaller than the bore diameter of the barrel in order for the weapon to be loaded properly with the common .58 caliber minie ball measuring a diameter of .574 inches. Cartridge comes in its own clear plastic cylindrical tube. A super specimen of the Civil War Federal infantryman's standard rifled-musket ammunition in mint original condition.
(M20035) $95.00
Presented here is an original, unopened Federal .58 caliber paper wrapped cartridge in fine condition. This desirable artifact is considered the most common type of ammunition used with muzzleloaders during the Civil War. The .58 caliber minie ball and its accompanying powder charge are still encased within the original beige or tan colored paper wrap. To load his musket, the soldier tore (or bit) off one end of the paper and poured the powder down the muzzle of the barrel. Muzzleloaders used bullets that were slightly smaller than the bore diameter of the barrel in order for the weapon to be loaded properly with the common .58 caliber minie ball measuring a diameter of .574 inches. This specimen of standard rifled-musket ammunition is in wonderful original condition and is a fine original example of a Civil War Federal infantryman's paper cartridge.
(M20036) $95.00
Standard .69 cal. minie ball cartridge in original wrapping. Tan wrapper with very minor horizontal tears along the middle of the minie ball. Slight black smudging appears to be powder stains to lower part of cartridge.
(M19247) $225.00
Standard .69 cal. minie ball cartridge in original wrapping. Tan wrapper with slight staining which appear to be powder stains.
(M19248) $225.00
Standard .69 cal. minie ball cartridge in original wrapping. Tan wrapper with very minor horizontal tears along the middle of the minie ball. Slight black smudging appears to be powder stains.
(M19249) $225.00
Standard .69 cal. minie ball cartridge in original wrapping. Tan wrapper with very minor horizontal tears along the top edge of the minie ball. Slight black smudging appears to be powder stains to lower part of cartridge.
(M19251) $225.00
Standard .69 cal. minie ball cartridge in original wrapping. Tan wrapper with very minor staining.
(M19252) $225.00
This ammunition was produced with the nose of the bullet resting upon the powder charge and the bullet end was dipped in wax. Featured is an original plain .577 caliber bullet which is displayed along side an original paper cartridge that retains its wrapped paper cover. Original paper wrapping is torn near the base and exposes the conical lead bullet. Paper also shows areas of staining. Included is a color facsimile of a period ammunition label for a packet of Enfield cartridges from the Augusta Arsenal in Georgia. Items are displayed in a riker case.
(M15425) $395.00
Fine condition. No weak spots or tears. It would be hard to find a better example.
(M18141) $225.00
This very rare ammunition artifact, in excellent original condition, is an unopened pasteboard box of ten brass metallic cartridges made specifically for the Civil War Gallager carbine breechloading weapon. The brown-colored, tightly paper-wrapped container measures 3½" long x 2¼" wide x ¾" high and retains all its original packing and printed paper wrap. Within the box are ten .50 caliber metallic cartridges with an accompanying one dozen fulminate of mercury percussion caps packaged together. Front face of the box exhibits the printed label in black ink that reads "10 / Poultney's Metallic / CARTRIDGES, / Patented December 15th 1863 / 12 CAPS, / For / GALLAGER'S BREECH LOADING CARBINE / 50/100 CALIBRE. The unopened and remarkably intact pasteboard box retains its small twine pulltab used to open the container. Box wears very slight surface grime and displays one ½" long tear at the bottom left corner of the package. A wonderfully rare and complete artifact in excellent condition.
(490-23) $595.00
Used in the Maynard sporting rifles. Conical, flat nose bullet. Very good condition.
(M19280) $65.00
(M19281) $65.00
(M19282) $65.00
Used in the Maynard sporting rifles. Large conical, flat nose bullet. Very good condition.
(M19287) $65.00
.50 caliber Maynard brass case and cartridge. Good condition.
(M19157) $50.00
Used in both the sporting and military arms. Total length is 1 13/16 inches. Case is 1 3/16 inches. Conical, flat top lead bullet. Very good condition.
(M19268) $50.00
Specimen is a scarce and complete .44 caliber cartridge tightly wrapped in a linen case. Case is slightly stained overall and has a minor period repair 1/4" from its base. Item would make a fine addition to any cartridge collection. Comes cased in a riker display case.
(M15421) $395.00
Used in the Smith carbine extensively during the early years of the Civil War, this specimen of carbine ammunition is a very scarce .50 caliber 'hard rubber cased' cartridge in excellent original condition. Special ammunition in an india rubber tube was issued for the Smith carbine. The .50 caliber lead conical bullet with its accompanying powder charge is complete and still wrapped in its original 'hard rubber' casing. The special black rubber wrapping itself is dry and hard but it remains tight and intact with no cracks, rips or tears. As with several other types of breechloading carbines, the greatest objection to the Smith carbine was the difficulty often experienced in extracting the 'rubber' cartridge after several firings. The use of Smiths early in the war resulted in a number of the carbines falling to the hands of Southern cavalrymen who loaded the weapon with loose powder and bullet to make them functional without the special cartridge. Later designs of the cartridge utilized a rolled paper casing which alleviated some problems. This artifact is an original example of a intact Smith carbine 'hard India rubber' cartridge and represents a prime specimen of scarce Civil War ammunition.
(M19988) $225.00
Used in the Smith carbine extensively during the early years of the Civil War, this specimen of carbine ammunition is a very scarce .50 caliber 'hard rubber cased' cartridge in excellent original condition. Special ammunition in an india rubber tube was issued for the Smith carbine. The .50 caliber lead conical bullet with its accompanying powder charge is complete and still wrapped in its original 'hard rubber' casing. The special black rubber wrapping itself is dry and hard but it remains tight and intact with no cracks, rips or tears. As with several other types of breechloading carbines, the greatest objection to the Smith carbine was the difficulty often experienced in extracting the 'rubber' cartridge after several firings. The use of Smiths early in the war resulted in a number of the carbines falling to the hands of Southern cavalrymen who loaded the weapon with loose powder and bullet to make them functional without the special cartridge. Later designs of the cartridge utilized a rolled paper casing which alleviated some problems. This artifact is an original example of a scarce, intact Smith carbine 'hard India rubber' cartridge and represents a prime specimen of Civil War ammunition.
(M19989) $225.00
Exhibits slight oxidation of lead, and light verdigris on shell casing. Else VG, & tight. Good display specimen.
(M19176) $45.00
Minor discoloration.
(M8683) $15.00
Presented here is a rare original… an unopened Federal .58 caliber Type 3 Williams Patent 'cleaner' bullet stilled wrapped in its original dark blue / gray paper. In mint condition, this .58 caliber lead projectile has a zinc disc similar to a flat washer inserted at the bullet's base and was designed to help remove excess blackpowder and soft lead residue from the lands and grooves in a rifled musket. A normal package of ten arsenal issued cartridges would contain eleven percussion caps and one Williams patent cleaner bullet. Unlike the standard minie balls that were enclosed in buff or brown paper, these 'cleaner' bullets were always wrapped in dark blue paper. Soldiers were instructed to fire a William's bullet on each 10th round. Since these bullets were designed without the hollow base like a standard minie ball, they were not as accurate and their cleaning effectiveness was dubious. Most dug cleaner bullets are found as drops and most likely discarded by veteran soldiers in the field. Cartridge comes in its own clear plastic cylindrical tube. A super rare, mint original condition specimen of a Type 3, paper-wrapped, Williams Patent "cleaner" bullet from the Civil War.
(M20038) $195.00
Wrapped in original paper and meas. 1.75" long, cartridge is marked "9 / Gauge / Bottom" at one end. Other end marked "ELEY'S / Improved / Patent Wire / Cartridge / SG". Along side is marked "PATENT WIRE CARTRIDGE / FOR / LONG DISTANCE". This cartridge is in excellent condition looking almost new with no staining. Only small tear at one end to partially expose lead buckshot.
(154-347) $150.00
Dean S. Thomas. Hardcover, 344 pp. 1997, Thomas Publications.
Volume one of the multi-volume encyclopedia of Civil War bullets, cartridges, and balls. Detailed information on designers, manufacturers, arsenals, and more.
(500887) $40.00
Dean S. Thomas. Hardcover, 528 pp. 2002, Thomas Publications.
This volume literally continues where Part One ended, and examines the ammunition for "Federal Breechloading Carbines & Rifles." The seven chapters with eighteen appendices detail the story of the twenty-seven or so different kinds of breechloaders actually purchased or ordered by the Ordnance Department during the Civil War. The book is conveniently divided by the type of priming -- internal or external -- and then alphabetically by maker or supplier. A wealth of new information and research has proven that these weapons either functioned properly or were inadequate relative to the design and ingenuity of the proprietary cartridges. In the end it can be safely stated that: You do not know your Civil War gun until you know and understand its ammunition.
(500886) $49.95
James E. Thomas and Dean S. Thomas. In this book they have attempted to illustrate, as much as possible, the variety of Civil War small arms ammunition. Bullets and cartridges are listed and followed by dimensions, weights, and other available information. Any important variations are either shown or mentioned.
(130) $9.95
A history of the cartridge businesses of James H. Merrill, E. R. Sturtevant and H. W. Mason.
(500883) $9.95
Capt. J. W. Mallet, C.S.A. Saddle-stitched softcover, 48 pp. 2002, Thomas Publications.
A compilation by Dean Thomas of original rules and procedures to be observed in the laboratories of the arsenals and ordnance depots of the Confederate States of America with instructions to officers in the field.
(500759) $5.00