This very desirable, Federal 3" Parrott artillery projectile, sometimes referred to as a sub-pattern #1, was recovered from the Wheatfield soon after the horrific fighting there during the Battle of Gettysburg. This fine specimen is intact with its original Parrott percussion, zinc fuse adapter and its wrought iron sabot cup. Designed by Robert P. Parrott in August 1861, the shell was used with the 10 pounder Parrott rifle of 2.9" caliber and designated a sub-pattern # 1. Shell measures 8.75" long, has a diameter of 2.86" and weighs almost 9 pounds. This example is in very good condition and wears a rich, dark brown patina overall. Shell, in fine condition, exhibits some light surface rust pitting with little surface dirt. Rifling grooves visible on the sabot cup. Here is a wonderful representative projectile from the fierce fighting at the Wheatfield at Gettysburg. John Geiselman's contemporary inscribed labels identify the artillery specimen in his collection.

This fine specimen of Civil War artillery is the nose section of a Type 2 Hotchkiss common shell found in a run on the Rose farm shortly after the Battle of Gettysburg. Designed by a invalid Connecticut inventor and once part of the Lester Little Collection, this type of projectile was purchased in larger numbers than any other Hotchkiss series during the war. The example here retains its brass type 2 fuse adapter, but is missing the lead sabot and the iron shell base. Nose section measures 5.5" long by 3" in diameter and exhibits three deep flame grooves cut vertically down the sides of the shell. Made for the 3" Ordnance Rifle, this round was never cleaned and wears just light surface dirt with a dark rich patina. A fine Hotchkiss shell, still in strong, tight condition, was found at the Rose Farm at Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by museum listing.

This artifact, recovered from Little Round Top in Gettysburg, is comprised of a large shell fragment from a Confederate 4.52", twelve pound, side loading, spherical case shot projectile along with nine iron case shot balls included. The frag exhibits a small section of the side-loader hole from which the round was charged. Never cleaned, the shell fragment measures 3¾" long x 3" wide with a smooth outer surface smooth and a nice brown patina, not rusted or pockmarked. Inside cavity has just light surface dirt. The nine, small iron case shot, which rest in the cavity, are heavily rust pitted and pocked. This shell frag with its complement of iron case shot, found near Little Round Top in Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This 12-pound smoothbore spherical shell fragment was recovered from the Trostle Farm in Gettysburg and is in good relic condition. A very common explosive shell used in the Civil War, artifact measures 3.50" across at the widest point. Never cleaned, the shell frag exhibits surface rust and light pockmarks. This spherical shell fragment is from the Trostle Farm in Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This 12-pound smoothbore spherical shell fragment was recovered from the Codori Farm in Gettysburg and is in good relic condition. A very common explosive shell used in the Civil War, artifact measures 4.0" across at the widest point. Never cleaned, the shell frag exhibits a light coating of surface rust and pockmarks. This spherical shell fragment is from the Codori Farm in Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This 12-pound smoothbore spherical shell fragment was recovered from the Codori Farm in Gettysburg and is in nice relic condition. A very common explosive shell used in the Civil War, artifact measures 3¼" across at the widest point. Never cleaned, the shell frag exhibits light surface rust. This spherical shell fragment is from the Codori Farm in Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This item is a very nice fragment of the bottom of a U.S. 3 Inch Shenkl Case Shot. Moderately pitted, this fragment measures 3 1/8 inches long and is in the shape of a large "Y". It came from the Dr. Satchel collection and was initially found at the Seminary in Gettysburg. At least four lead case shot balls embedded in the black matrix are still intact in the bottom of this fragment. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection in a larger grouping.

Found at the Devil's Den battle area on the Gettysburg battlefield, this 3" Schenkl percussion shell fragment is in good relic condition. The artillery fragment measures 5½" long and is 2¼" at the widest point. Never cleaned, the exterior of this shell frag exhibits two raised ribs on a portion of the tapered tail and the interior portion shows the charge cavity. Piece wears just light surface dirt. This shell fragment is from Devil's Den in Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This 3" Schenkl percussion shell fragment was recovered from the battle area on Little Round Top at the Gettysburg battlefield. In fine relic condition, this artillery fragment measures 8" long and is 1¾" at the widest point. Never cleaned, the exterior of this long, narrow shell frag exhibits one of its raised ribs on the tapered tail. The interior portion shows the threaded hole for the time fuse adapter and the charge cavity. Piece wears just light surface dirt. This shell fragment is from Little Round Top in Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This iron shell fragment is part of the nose section of a U.S. 3" Hotchkiss shell that was recovered from the Trostle Farm in Gettysburg after the battle. Used primarily in 3" Ordnance Rifles, this frag measures 3½" long and 2¼" wide across at the widest point. The charge cavity and the hole for the time fuse adapter is clearly visible. Never cleaned, the shell frag exhibits moderate surface rust. This Hotchkiss shell fragment is from the Trostle Farm in Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a single, heavy fragment of lead sabot from a US 3" Hotchkiss shell recovered from the Trostle Farm area of the Gettysburg battlefield shortly after the battle. The sabot shard measures 5¾" in length and still retains a number of the flame grooves visible. Never cleaned, the surface bears a coating of white oxidation coupled with a thin layer of surface dirt overall. This Hotchkiss lead sabot frag was recovered from the Trostle Farm and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This iron shell fragment is from an unidentified type shell and was recovered from the Codori Farm in Gettysburg after the battle. Fragment is possibly from a Schenkl or Parrott shell and measures 4¼" long and 3½" wide. Never cleaned, the shell frag exhibits moderate surface rust and pitting. This shell fragment is from the Codori Farm in Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This single canister ball, sometimes referred to as 'grape shot', was recovered at the Lutheran Seminary sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. Once part of the Dr. Satchel Collection, this canister ball is made of iron, has a 1.5" diameter and along with several like balls covered with a cylindrical-shaped tin sheeting, made up an artillery round of canister. When such a round was discharged from an artillery piece, the individual canister projectiles would fan out and cut down advancing infantrymen. This specimen has a moderate coating of rust and some surface dirt. This canister ball, found near the Lutheran Seminary in Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a single, iron canister ball recovered from the Culp's Hill area of the Gettysburg battlefield shortly after the battle. The round canister shot, sometimes referred to as 'grape', measures 1" in diameter. Never cleaned, the surface bears a dark brown patina and few specks of light rust. This canister ball was recovered from Culp's Hill and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a very nice U.S. Borman time fuse. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at the Barlow's Knoll. Very light surface grime, it still has some dirt adhering. It measures 1.6 inches in diameter, has double wrench slots with the numbers still visible (except number "2"), and has been set for 1 ½ seconds using a square headed Borman tool. It is very rare to find a fuse set with a Borman tool; the artillerymen often used a woodworker's implement as they found it easier to use. The screws are all intact and this fuse could even now be screwed into a shell. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Recovered from Culp's Hill on the Gettysburg battlefield, this iron socket bayonet is in very good relic condition. The bayonet, which appears to be the Model 1835/1840 pattern used with the model 1842, .69 caliber musket, measures 20½" long overall with a 2 5/8" long socket. Specimen retains about half of its collar band. Never cleaned, this bayonet does exhibit moderate surface rust with light pock marks. A nice recovered item from the Culp's Hill area of the Battle of Gettysburg, this bayonet is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a U.S. Model 1855 Socket Bayonet. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Rose Farm. Moderately pitted with some rust, the blade measures approximately 17 ½ inches long, 21 inches overall. The locking ring is missing; hence, it is unknown whether this is a type 1 or 2. The pitting prevents identification of the markings on the blade face. During the Civil War, over a million and one half Model 1855 .58 caliber muskets were produced and with them, a musket such as this was part of the "stand." The National Armories and a few contractors produced this type bayonet. This piece was identified as from John Geiselman's collection.

This is a very nice .69 caliber 1835/1840 Musket Bayonet used with the Model 1842 Musket. John Geiselman found it in relic condition in Gettysburg in the woods near the 3rd Corps Hospital on the Lloyd Snyder Farm. Very lightly pitted and, unfortunately, lightly cleaned by John, the blade measures 18 ½ inches long, 20 ½ inches overall. The locking ring is missing. The blade face is stamped with a small "C" centered over a heavy large "US". Some 275,000 Model 1842 Muskets were produced from 1843 to 1855; the vast majority of these saw extensive service during the Civil War. This bayonet was most likely used with that production. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This is a very nice English Enfield Pattern 1853 Rifle-musket Socket Bayonet. John Geiselman purchased it from the Pitzer Collection; it was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on East Cemetery Hill. Very lightly pitted, the blade measures approximately 17 ½ inches long, 20 ½ inches overall. The locking ring is still attached. The pitting prevents identification of the markings on the blade face. During the Civil War, thousands of arms were imported by the C.S. and U.S., particularly from England. The appropriate bayonet was included with the firearm. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This Pattern 1853 Enfield iron socket bayonet was recovered from the Little Round Top area on the Gettysburg battlefield where accoutrements such as this were freely used during the fighting. The artifact is in very good relic condition. The bayonet, still strong and tight, measures 20½" long and retains its collar band but is missing the adjusting screw. Never cleaned, this bayonet does exhibit heavy surface rust. A nice recovered item from the Battle of Gettysburg at Little Round Top, this bayonet is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This artifact, recovered from an undisclosed location in Gettysburg, is the brass tip from a US Model 1855 bayonet leather scabbard. Never cleaned, specimen measures 3 1/8" long and has just light surface dirt overall. Piece retains one of the four small rivets at the top end that secured the tip to the leather body as well as a small thumb-size dent at the top.

A complete and intact, Civil War, .52 caliber Spencer cartridge recovered from the farm fields at East Cavalry Field in Gettysburg after the battle. The lead bullet is tightly seated into the brass rimfire case and wears a white coating of oxidation. Brass casing wears a dark brown patina and shows slight erosion at the top edge. This dropped Gettysburg Spencer cartridge is a fine representative artifact from the engaged Union cavalry on East Cavalry field at the time of the battle. The cartridge was recovered from East Cavalry field and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary labels.

Here is an unfired .52 caliber Spencer Cartridge. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg. Very lightly pitted with some dirt still adhering, it measures approximately 1.6 inches long. The Spencer cartridge was completely self-contained rimfire containing the bullet, powder, case, and primer in one piece. The bullet is white from decades of being buried.

Here is an unfired .52 caliber Spencer Cartridge. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg. Very lightly pitted with some dirt still adhering, it measures approximately 1.6 inches long. The Spencer cartridge was completely self-contained rimfire containing the bullet, powder, case, and primer in one piece. The bullet is white from decades of being buried.

Here is an unfired .52 caliber Spencer Cartridge. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg. Very lightly pitted, it measures approximately 1.6 inches long. The Spencer cartridge was completely self-contained rimfire containing the bullet, powder, case, and primer in one piece. The bullet is white from decades of being buried.

This item is an original U.S. Percussion Capbox recovered soon after the Battle of Gettysburg. It was found in Gettysburg near the Bloody Angle. John Geiselman obtained it from the Dr. Hill Collection. This piece is in excellent condition; it has only minor crackling and a few scuffmarks. It measures approximately 3 ¼ inches wide by 3 ¼ inches high by 2 inches deep. The belt loops are solid. The capbox flap is slightly worn but complete and integral (not sewn). The inside flap is marked "W. KINSEY & CO NEWARK-N.J." in two lines. The cap/nipple pick is still attached to the inside of the capbox. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Here is an interesting back section of a cartridge box. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg. Made of leather, it measures approximately 4 ½ inches by 2 3/8 inches; there are two partial loops with heavy crackling attached with rivets to the reverse. Otherwise, the leather is dried and has very little pliability. The reverse has "A W 1861" scratched in two lines in heavy letters/numbers. This piece was identified as from John Geiselman's collection.

Dropped or discarded sometime during the June / July 1863 cavalry fight in the battle at Fairfield, this wartime edged weapon is a Federal Model 1840 heavy cavalry saber a.k.a. the Wristbreaker to the troopers who carried it. This artifact, once part of the Rinedollar Collection, was found at an undisclosed location in Fairfield shortly after the battle and is complete with its original scabbard and even a piece of the leather sword strap still attached to the scabbard upper suspension ring. The full-length blade is unmarked at the ricasso and appears to have been cleaned at one time. Weapon retains its full brass hilt and pommel, both strong, tight and exhibiting a pleasing, dark, chocolate patina and still has the original black bridle leather pad in place at the hilt but now split. Pommel is distinctive and resembles that of a Horstmann enlisted pattern. Grips are carved wood, minus all leather wrap, but it retain portions of twisted 22 gauge brass wire. No markings visible on the pommel. Steel scabbard is strong and undented and has both suspension rings, mounts and a thick 'Philadelphia-style' drag. The upper ring retains its original, short leather sword strap that measures some 14" overall. Strap is looped through the ring and secured by one of its large brass rivets. Scabbard has acquired just a light coating of surface rust and grime. A fantastic battlefield pickup from the Fairfield cavalry fight near at Gettysburg, this unidentified edged weapon is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This artifact, commonly carried by most Civil War soldiers, was recovered from the area near the bloody Angle at the High Water Mark at Gettysburg. Found by an individual named Jacoby sometime after the battle, this relic pocketknife is intact and strong with its blade out and fully extended. Item still has its wooden sides attached by three small rusting iron rivets. Handle still tight. Never cleaned, specimen measures 5¾" long overall and has a 2¼" length iron blade. This pocket knife, found at the bloody Angle at Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Here is a very nice leather carbine socket; it was used to secure the barrel of a carbine to the saddle. It was found in Hunterstown near Gettysburg and is provenanced to the Detrich Collection. This piece must have been found soon after the Battle; it is in excellent condition. The leather is still pliable and the strap buckle only has a small area of rust. The strap and buckle are complete; the leather has only minor wear and some light crackling. It has an inspector's mark "C.S" on the strap after the last hole. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This item is a section of a British Pattern 1853 Enfield trigger guard. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the William Cromer Farm Wagon Train Stop. Virtually unpitted, it has a dark patina and measures approximately 4 ½ inches long and is slightly bent. The swivel has been broken off but pieces are still attached to the screw. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing; it has a paper tag with a handwritten "28" attached.

Here is a recovered U.S. Model 1861 Musket lockplate and hammer. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on Little Round Top. Heavily pitted, the hammer is cocked; no markings are visible and some residual dirt still adheres to the back. This piece was identified as from John Geiselman's collection.

Here is a recovered Musket lockplate without the hammer. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at the Wheatfield. Heavily pitted with some rust, it is 5 3/8 inches long. This piece cannot be identified but it still has some reverse parts intact. This piece was identified as from John Geiselman's collection.

Here is a nice example of a British Pattern 1853 Enfield Ramrod with the wiper still attached. John Geiselman found it in relic condition in Gettysburg in Pitzer's woods. Lightly pitted, it measures 39 ¼ inches long including the attached wiper. The screw threads end with elongated slot readily identifies it as an Enfield ramrod. This piece would make an excellent addition to your Gettysburg and/or Civil War related collection. It was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Here is a very nice and interesting recovered U.S. Cavalry Picket Pin. Mr. Plank found it in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Plank Farm, south of Big Round Top. Lightly pitted, it has a slightly bent end but is in otherwise great original condition. It is made of metal, measures approximately 13 ¾ inches long with a knob head and pointed end, and has the figure "8" metal loop on the knob end. These pins were used to secure a horse when the rider dismounted. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing; there is also an old paper tag with the handwritten "10" attached.

Here, in excellent condition, is a Model 1859 U.S. Cavalry Bridle Bit. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the East Cavalry Field. John Geiselman purchased it for his collection from the Sharrett's Collection. Very lightly pitted, it must have been recovered soon after the Battle. Interesting enough, this model bit was adopted in January 1859 by a board of officers that included Robert E. Lee and Joe Johnston. This piece is a model 4 and is readily identified by a standard port in the center of the mouthpiece. "US" is prominently visible on both medallions of the boss. The rein rings are still attached and the billet eyes, strap slots, and check pieces are all intact. This bit is not bent or deformed and could still be used today. One rivet cap on the left "US" boss medallion is missing but the boss is still firmly attached. It was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This item is the heavily pitted and rusted remains of an iron bit. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Wheatfield. Shaped in a "T," it has a ring still attached and has dirt and rust still adhering. This piece was identified as from John Geiselman's collection.

Here is a reasonably priced piece of history from the East Cavalry Battlefield in Gettysburg. It is a fragment of a U.S. Cavalry Spur found in relic condition. Lightly pitted with some dirt still adhering, this fragment appears to be a Model 1859 McClellan's Equipments spur and consists of about 2/3rds of the heel band with one set of strap plates and the curved neck (the rowel is missing). These spurs were made by private contractors and the two Federal Arsenals (Allegheny and Frankfort) and were usually marked. No markings are visible on this spur. This piece was identified as from John Geiselman's collection.

This item is the remnants of a Model 1859 Officers Spur. Readily identified by the elaborate design, this piece is approximately 3 ¼ inches long. It has the words "PATENTED DEC 24, 1861" stamped in two lines on the reverse. That date refers to the patenting date of the design, not the spur itself. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Wheatfield. Made of brass, it has virtually no pitting but does have a nice patina and some dirt still adhering. This piece was identified as from John Geiselman's collection.

Here is a fine specimen of a Civil War artillery shell fragment that sliced its way into an oak tree on Oak Ridge during the Battle of Gettysburg. Once part of the Oak Ridge Collection, this iron fragment, located almost in the center of a wedge-shaped block of oak, is tightly lodged and exposes approximately 1.5" of the fragment. The curved metal shard, difficult to identify correctly, has a smooth outer surface and has a thickness of ½". Fragment has acquired a dark, chocolate brown patina. The tight grained, large oak wedge wears a mellow brown patina overall and measures 8" long by 7.5" wide by 3" thick and is in strong, tight condition with just a few cracks about. This shell fragment in wood is a unique piece of memorabilia from the Battle of Gettysburg on Oak Ridge and is identified in John Geiselman's collection on his museum listing.

A Federal regulation .58 caliber minie ball 'bullet in wood' specimen from East Cavalry Field at Gettysburg. This battlefield artifact was recovered in July 1929 and it still carries its original paper label (3" x 1") glued to the top portion of the wood log. In typed form, label reads "Bullet / found in piece of wood / on E. Cavalry Field July 1929." In addition, the backside of this log has a clear, handwritten inscription in pencil that reads "Calvey / Field / July / 1929". Log block, which exhibits a few insect and worm holes overall, appears to be oak and measures 5"high with a 3" diameter and is still tight and strong. Bullet appears to have been glued back into its original striking place. In very good condition, wood wears a mellow brown patina and edges of the log section have smoothed with age. This bullet in wood from East Cavalry Field is a wonderful momento from the Battle of Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection on his museum listing.

Here is a unique and interesting piece of Gettysburg history. It is a bullet embedded in a piece of wood; it was recovered in Gettysburg on Big Round Top. The bullet shows signs of having been reglued in the wood. It shows pressed and turned six spokes in the base which readily identify it as a .58 caliber U.S. issue. This piece of wood measures an irregular 4 inches by 3 inches and appears to be the end of a once insect ridden branch. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his original tag in his handwriting, which states "BIG ROUND TOP".

This unique ensemble of Gettysburg artifacts consist of bullets, both US and CS, fired and drops, along with a myriad collection of small brass and iron relics gleaned from the bloody Wheatfield on the battlefield. The wonderful grouping of excavated items rests in a high quality, cherry-wood display case with a hinged glass top. There are just too many items here to individually describe, but there is a total of eighty-six, lead conical minie balls, round balls, US 3 ringers, CS Gardners, Williams cleaners, US carbine bullets, and CS Enfields. In addition to the lead items, there are a number of knapsack and harness hooks, shoulder scale parts, button backs, poncho and accoutrement box rivets, saddle parts, small buckles, a watch key, smoking pipe stems and pieces, and some unidentified iron and brass items. The wood display case measures 18" long x 12" wide x 2" high and the total weight of the filled case is eleven pounds. This grouping is a fine, assortment of relics from one of the most contested areas of the Battle of Gettysburg, the Wheatfield. Identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels, one of which is included in the display case.

Presented here is a grouping of various bullets, buttons and one US 3" Schenkl combination zinc fuse adapter found on Oak Ridge in Gettysburg shortly after the battle. The battlefield recovered items rest on a medium-sized ceramic saucer. In addition to the Schenkl combination zinc fuse adapter, this grouping consists of two dropped CS Gardners, one .58 cal round ball, six dropped Federal 3-ringers, two fired 3-ringers, and two brass eagle buttons, one Civil War and the other of 1880's vintage. This grouping, found on Oak Ridge, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his own small paper label.

Presented here is a grouping of various bullets, buttons and one knapsack hook found in the field near General George G. Meade's headquarters on the Taneytown Rd in Gettysburg shortly after the battle. These battlefield recovered items rest on a small ceramic saucer and consist of one fired CS Gardner, one dropped Williams cleaner, a Federal 3-ringer, a .58 cal round ball, three small round balls, a single knapsack hook and two brass 'eagle' buttons. This grouping, recovered from the field near Meade's battlefield headquarters on Taneytown Rd, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his own small paper label.

This grouping of different Civil War artifacts was found at Reynold's Woods shortly after the Battle of Gettysburg. Items rest on an old white ceramic saucer that is covered with various bullets, both dropped and fired, and bits of iron and brass relics. There are twelve fired US .58 caliber lead bullets, three .58 cal drops, three dropped CS Gardner .577 caliber bullets, one fired pistol bullet and four or five bits of melted lead. The rusted iron relics consist of one large wagon hook, a small roller buckle clasp, knapsack hook, square-head nail along with a small brass rivet, a maker-marked, pewter screw top for a powder flask and miscellaneous relics and tiny shards of rusted metals. A fine ensemble of bullets and relics from Reynolds Woods at Gettysburg which are identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This item is an unusual camp candlestick holder. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on Little Round Top. Moderately pitted, it measures approximately 2 inches tall and the candle base inside measures about 1 inch. It has some residual dirt adhering to the inside of the holder. This piece was identified from John Geiselman's collection.