The fuse which is unpunched marked "U" and a backward "S" between the double slots, all numbers and lines perfect. The Bormann under plug unscrews, made of iron in exc. condition. Inside the shell is 49 lead case-shot balls and 1 U.S. .58 cal. minie ball in exc. condition. The 12 pounder Bormann-fused projectile was used extensively by both Federal and Confederate forces during the Civil War. This projectile exhibits the classic Confederate manufactured crude seam mold. Nice dark, olive patina in mint condition. This wonderful example is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing, having come from a collection in Littlestown, PA, nine miles south of Gettysburg.

Found near the base of Little Round Top, Devil's Den area. This projectile was fired by the batteries of Capt. Latham and Garden and were engaged with the guns of Federal Captain's James E. Smith, 4th N.Y. Battery and George B. Winslow's Battery D, 1st N.Y. just above Devil's Den on the afternoon of July 2nd. This projectile in mint condition exhibits a rich, dark, olive patina and the casting seam mold. No rust or pitting. Identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This shell fragment came from a fired, US 3" Hotchkiss percussion artillery round and was recovered from the grounds of the Codori Farm in Gettysburg, scene of heavy fighting during the battle. In good relic condition, the fragment measures 4" long and displays a large, deep cavity and also some of the treaded area in the nose for the fuse adapter. Specimen retains a light coating of surface rust and dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This 3" Hotchkiss percussion shell fragment was recovered from the Trostle Farm area in Gettysburg. Once part of the Plank Collection, this piece of a Hotchkiss projectile nose fragment measures 3" long and is 2¾" at the widest point. Never cleaned, the exterior of this short section of frag exhibits a smooth surface free of rust with just some surface dirt. A section the large interior charge cavity and also a portion of the distinct threaded hole for the time fuse adapter is readily visible. This Hotchkiss shell fragment, from the Trostle Farm in Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This 3" Schenkl percussion case-shot shell fragment was recovered from the Black Horse Tavern Rd area in Gettysburg. In fine relic condition, this artillery fragment measures just over 5 1/8" long and is 2½" at the widest point. Never cleaned, the exterior of this long, narrow shell frag exhibits a section the large interior charge cavity and also a portion of the distinct threaded hole for the time fuse adapter. Piece wears light to moderate surface rust. This shell fragment, from the Black Horse Tavern Road in Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This 3" Schenkl percussion shell fragment was recovered from the Black Horse Tavern Road area of the Gettysburg battlefield. In nice relic condition, this artillery fragment measures 5½" long and is 2¼" at the widest point. Never cleaned, the exterior of this long, narrow shell frag exhibits two portions of the raised ribs on the tapered tail. The interior portion shows a section of the charge cavity. Piece wears just light rust and a coating of surface dirt. This shell fragment, from Black Horse Tavern Rd in Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Large iron canister ball with light surface pitting. Meas. approx. 4.25 inches in circumference.

Here is a small tray of five small iron balls; one is a canister ball (1 inch in diameter) and four are case shot balls (¾ inches in diameter). They were found in relic condition on East Cavalry Field. All are heavily pitted and encrusted. The display tray is 2 ½ inches square and is marked "IRONSTONE CHINA" "POWELL BISHOP" "ENGLAND" on the bottom. These are nice display items.

This artifact constitutes the remains of a standard brass pattern, Schenkl percussion fuse that was recovered from the Trostle Farm in Gettysburg sometime after the battle. This specimen, once part of the Dr. Hill's Collection, had its flange (head) and threaded top sheared away leaving exposed its rusted iron slider frozen into place. The dug relic measures 2 1/8" overall. Brass portion of the fuse has acquired a light green patina overall. This Schenkl percussion fuse remains is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This artifact constitutes the remains of a standard brass pattern, Schenkl percussion fuse that was recovered from the Wheatfield battlefield in Gettysburg sometime after the battle. This specimen had its flange (head) sheared away leaving the threaded top torn open. The dug relic measures 2¼" overall. Brass fuse has acquired a light green patina covered with a thin coat of surface dirt overall. Never cleaned, this Schenkl percussion fuse remains is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This artifact is the remains of a standard, brass pattern, Schenkl percussion fuse that was recovered from Culp's Hill in Gettysburg sometime after the battle. The dug specimen has had its head or flange sheared off leaving intact the threaded area near the top portion of the 2¼" long tubular shank. Also some of the treaded area of the fuse still retains dirt residue. Specimen retains a light coating of surface dirt overall. The safety set screw in the shank is missing. This item 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 East Cavalry Field. Lightly pitted with some rust, the blade measures approximately 17 ½ inches long, 21 inches overall. The locking ring is intact and, hence, this bayonet can be attributed as a Type 1. The Type 2 bayonet replaced this style but both remained in service throughout the war. 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 segment of a .69 caliber 1835/1840 Musket Bayonet used with the Model 1842 Musket. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at Reynold's Woods. Lightly pitted and rusted, the blade was broken off at the socket, about 5 ½ inches of the tip are missing and overall, it measures 13 inches long. No markings are visible on this item. 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 section of bayonet consists of a small piece of the socket, the elbow and approx. 10 inches of the blade. Entire surface is rusted but not scaly.

Worn on the Federal cartridge box, on the leather shoulder strap. This plate is missing both of the iron loops on the back side. It was found on the Gettysburg battlefield at an undisclosed location. The plate has a rich, dark, olive patina with traces of the dirt still visible. Identified from John Geiselman's museum listing coming from the No. 1 mounted showcase of relics. Still has the small oval tag with the number "16" written by John.

This "U.S." Plate was worn on the outer flap of the cartridge box. Both iron loops present on the back. The brass skin has a dark, rich, olive patina. This outstanding plate was found on the Rider Farm in Gettysburg, a location we are still researching. Identified by John Geiselman's museum listing, coming from No. 1 mounted showcase of relics.

Round dish holds 5 enlistedman's coat buttons, 1 Cavalry officer's button and 12 enlistedman's cuff buttons. 4 of the coat buttons have Scoville backmarks. The last one is too worn to read. The Cavalry officer's button is marked Mintzer. The 12 cuff buttons are tied to an old string and are difficult to see the backmarks without stressing the string. To avoid breaking the string we will leave it up to the buyer to explore the back marks on these buttons. Comes with a small tag written by Mr. Geiselman, which reads "Buttons of Uniform. Nov. 19,1863."

This unusual artifact is the remains of a small, tin cylindrical container that held rolls of Maynard tape primers and was recovered from the Wheatfield in Gettysburg sometime after the battle. The dug specimen measures almost 2½" long and was approximately 1" in diameter. The cylindric tube has been pressed flat for most of its length except for along its base rim. A few small holes perforate the container body but for the most part, it is strong. Specimen retains a light coating of surface rust overall. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Chalky, oxidized lead bullet in rusting metallic casing. Identified in the John Geiselman museum collection.

This grouping of battle artifacts consist of three, .54 caliber, brass casings from a Burnside percussion breechloading carbine. Recovered from Culp's Hill on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the battle, the three pieces are still strong and intact, albeit just slightly pressed in. Made from rolled sheet brass, each piece measures almost 2" long and each wears a coating of light surface dirt. Never cleaned. These items from Culp's Hill on the Gettysburg are identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This small grouping of civil war bullets in dropped condition were found on the most famous cavalry charges of the Civil War period. Displayed in a small porcelain dish, that meas. 2.75" x 2.75". Marked on the bottom with an English crest "Royal Ironstone China Johnson Bros England". These bullets were identified from John Geiselman's collection with a handwritten tag that states "East Cal, Field" in John's handwriting. Tag meas. 2 5/8" x ¼".

Oval tray holds 19 pieces in all. Six pieces are nice dropped Gardner bullets, one of which is nose cast. There are two dropped three ringers, five fired three ringers, one dropped 69 cal. three ringer that has been chewed on one side by a man or animal, four case shot balls and the top half of a Confederate fuse plug. Items come with old handwritten tag done by Mr. Geiselman.

Found near the famous Weikert Farm on the Taneytown Rd., behind the "Round Tops". The bullet type is deformed and unidentifiable. The wood meas. 6" long, 2" wide, 2" high. A nice solid piece of bullet in wood. Bullet is a little off center in wood. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Here is an interesting leather piece from a cartridge box. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on Little Round Top. Made of leather, it measures an irregularly shaped 4 ½ inches by 4inches; there are two rivet holes indicating this was probably the cartridge box back. It is heavily weathered, dried, and not pliable.

This item is an original cartridge box tin. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at Reynold's Woods. Lightly rusted, it is slightly deformed possibly from being stepped on; one side is pushed out and the other missing. It measures approximately 4 ½ inches by 4 ½ inches by 1 inch. The back has rusted through in a few small holes. Even with these deficiencies, it is very attractive. The tin has toned a brownish green with some tin color still showing. This is an inexpensive relic from the Gettysburg Battlefield.

This item is a nice, original side knife. Many soldiers carried a side knife for general use if not for fighting; many were personally procured. Often called "Bowie" knives by the soldiers, the northern soldiers tended to discard these while their Confederate counterparts often held onto them throughout the war. John Geiselman obtained this example from the Dr. Hill collection of recovered Gettysburg items. Considering the condition of this item, it must have been found soon after the Battle of Gettysburg at an unknown location. This knife appears to have been homemade; it measures 13 ½ inches overall; 8 ¼ inches for the steel blade and 5 ¼ inches for the wooden handle. The blade is similar to a pike blade but we cannot be certain that it is a pike. The blade has two sharp edges, has very, very light pitting and a few rust patches, and unfortunately, the tip (we estimate less than ½ inch) is missing from a break a long time ago. The handle appears to be a hard wood (oak, hickory, or ?) that does not seem to have suffered from weathering; the handle end is slightly curved to form a butt end. It has four brass nails on each side of the handle that fasten it to the shank. There are two lengthwise splits in the wood, both about 2 -3 inches; these do not detract from the appearance or the functioning of the knife. The knife's quillon is three inches long, made of steel, and is attached but not tightly. This excellent piece has not been cleaned or fussed with and would make a nice addition to a Gettysburg or Civil War collection or display.

A wonderful small hand camp ax. It was found in relic condition on a field hospital site on the Butt's Farm. The ax head meas. 5.25" long and 3" wide along the edge. Very lightly pitted and with minor surface rust. The hammer head shows sign of use. The wooden handle meas. 14" long and 1.75" wide at the ax head. Painted in old white paint on the handle "1863". Handle is in exc. condition. This piece is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing, it still has a small oval paper tag with number "8" written in John's hand.

This unusual artifact is a homemade watch fob made from a regulation, US .58 caliber, 3-ring minie ball secured via a wire hook to a long, thin leather strap. The dropped, lead bullet, found at Reynold's Woods sometime after the battle, is suspended from a looped, 8" long x ¼" wide strap of brown russet leather via a thin wire hook. Bullet was drilled to accept the wire hook. Leather strap is strong and flexible and still retains its small, iron clasp and buckle. Never cleaned, this artifact exhibits light surface dirt on leather and bullet. A fine, bullet pickup from the Reynold's Woods area in Gettysburg, this bullet-made watch fob is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This butt plate has a lot of surface rust but it is not scaly. The edges of the plate are rough and there is unknown substance adhering to the underside of the elbow. Item is solid and will display well.

Trigger guard is complete although thoroughly rusted. The trigger itself is pulled back in the fired position. The sling swivel is present but there is approx. a 1/8 of an inch of it missing. Despite the rust the piece is still very solid and will hold up well.

This relic hammer for a Model 1861 Rifle Musket still has the screw intact. This artifact exhibits light surface rust and pitting, never having been cleaned. Was recovered by John at Devil's Den. Identified by John Geiselman's museum listing coming from No. 1 mounted showcase of relics. Still has the small oval tag with the number "19" in John's handwriting.

This relic hammer is in wonderful condition. No surface rust, with only minor areas of slight pitting, an early battlefield find. This piece was identified from John Geiselman's museum listing, coming from the No. 1 mounted showcase of relics. Found on the Folkenroth Farm (Sherfy Farm) by Lester Wherley. Still has the small oval tag with the number "34" present. Our family home was directly across the street from the Sherfy Farm. Before the government purchased the farm in 1972, the Folkenroth's were the owners of this historic land.

Here is a nice, original Pattern 1853 Enfield Musket Nipple Protector. It was found in relic condition at an unknown location in Gettysburg. Lightly pitted, it measures approximately 4 inches long, which include the protector and 7 links of an attaching chain. Nipple protectors such as this one were used to prevent damage to the musket nipple when not engaged. It is a nice piece of Gettysburg history and would make an excellent rifle display item.

This tool made for this import rifle was used by Confederate and Union soldiers. Found on Pickett's Charge by the Virginia Monument by John Geiselman. This tool has light surface rust over the entire item. This relic identified by John Geiselman's museum listing having come from the No. 1 mounted showcase of relics.

This artifact is all that remains of a small iron horse bridle that was recovered from the Wheatfield in Gettysburg sometime after the battle. The dug specimen resembles a tee-shaped device and measures 3½" on the shank and almost 5" across the top. Strong but heavy rusted, this relic was found at the Wheatfield at Gettysburg. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This brass chain measures 7" long with all the small links still movable, having been found in the Gettysburg Battlefield. Identified by John Geiselman's museum listing having come from the No. 1 mounted showcase of relics.

This artifact of horse equipment was found on the David Plank Farm (Weikert Farm) along the Taneytown Rd in Gettysburg sometime after the battle. Of medium size, this unmarked iron stirrup appears strong and well made. The shanks of this specimen terminate onto a thick, flat, oval footpad that has an elongated open base. Base edges bear deep, crude file marks, probably for gripping cavalry boots. Artifact measures 5½" high with a 4¼" width. Never cleaned, this stirrup exhibits light surface dirt and has acquired a pleasing plum colored patina overall. A fine, early pickup from the David Plank Farm in Gettysburg, this stirrup is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Here is a large horseshoe that was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on East Cavalry Field. Moderately pitted, it measures an arching 5 ½ inches by 5 ½ inches. There are six nail holes, three on each side. There are no markings and the shoe has not been cleaned or otherwise fussed with. The "heel" has some light wear indicating it was used at one time. Here is an inexpensive artifact from the Gettysburg Battlefield.

This very fine, strong tin shaving mug was picked up from the Gettysburg battlefield just days or weeks after the battle ended. A very common article of personal gear carried by most soldiers, this tin mug is still in almost original condition. Cylindrical body measures 4½" tall with a 3" diameter and exhibits an ear-shaped, looped handle soldered to the body while a 3½" x 2" x 1¼" tin side box is soldered adjacent to the handle. The side box held a shaving cream brush and shaving knife. Body exhibits the flat bottom base characteristic of the Civil War. Tin metal is solid and strong with no perforations or weak areas. All soldered seams are tight and secure. A fine, early pickup the Battle of Gettysburg, this tin shaving mug is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listings.

Here is the remains of a Federal regulation, wire bail iron loop handle made for the military tin cup. The Army tin cup was one of the most coveted and sought after accoutrement carried by the infantryman of both sides. This relic was recovered from the Wheatfield in Gettysburg sometime after the battle. The dug specimen is looped and measures 5" in length. Strong but heavy rusted, this relic was found at the Wheatfield at Gettsyburg. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a fine old iron door latch that was recovered from the Wheatfield area of the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting there. This unmarked door latch consists of the large, looped handle with a portion of the hinged thumb plunger still intact. In nice uncleaned condition, this relic measures 7" long and has two, flat, oval shaped areas at either latch end from which to screw the latch unto a wood door. Piece exhibits a dark patina and a thin coating of surface dirt. This iron door thumb latch from Wheatfield in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This item is large and heavy iron lock. It was found in the locked position in relic condition in Gettysburg in the Culp's Hill area. Moderately pitted and rusted with bits of organic material in the crevices, it measures approximately 4 ½ inches by 3 ¼ inches by ¾ inches deep; the diameter of the lock gate is ½ inches. This is the same type lock used by U.S. Artillerymen. The front key access cover, which will not open, has the letters "D.M / & Co" in two plainly visible lines. This lock does not function and does not include a key but would make a neat display item for a Gettysburg collection. This piece was identified as from John Geiselman's collection.

Here is a nice old glass inkwell. It was found at an unknown location in Gettysburg. Light green with side mold marks, it has old wavy, bubbled glass and a jagged edge top as made when it was broken out of the mold. The cork top is missing. These inkwells were often part of a field desk but soldiers in the field also used them for writing official and personal correspondence.

This gutta-percha bowl portion of a smoking pipe is one of the more unusual artifacts found at Gettysburg after the battle. Recovered sometime after the battle, this specimen was once part of a small smoking pipe and consists of the circular bowl and a 1" section the draw tube. Made from gutta-percha material, the thin, cylindrical shaped bowl and tube exhibit a scalloped decoration on one side of the bowl and also sports a ½" long dent to the bowl base. Top rim of bowl is strong and retains an inner re-enforcing ring at the edge. This portion of a gutta-percha smoking pipe, found at Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.