Here is a fine, Confederate, 6-pound, 3.67" spherical solid shot recovered from Devil's Den shortly after the Battle of Gettysburg. This solid round shot measures 3.58" in diameter and weighs approximately 5½ pounds Clearly visible is its distinct mold seam on the body that identifies the piece as Confederate. Projectile has two small (1/8" dia) cavities that appear to be the result of poor casting. The solid shot specimen, with its hard smooth surface, has acquired a pleasing, chocolate brown patina overall. This projectile was fired during the afternoon of July 2nd by the batteries of Capt. Latham and Garden, protecting the brigade of Gen. Barksdale's men as they attacked Sickle's position on the Emmitsburg Road at the Peach Orchard. This artillery round is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This fine, fired projectile appears to be an iron-anvil fuzed, Hotchkiss Type 1 percussion shell sans its lead sabot and base cup, produced by the Federal Ordnance Department. Once part of the Norbert Ollier Collection, this shell was found on the Codori Farm property close to the Loop on the Gettysburg battlefield shortly after the fighting stopped. This large cylindrical shell specimen which resembles a bolt exhibits a smooth exterior surface and wears a dark patina with very light rust pitting. Shell does exhibit light surface dirt. Slight traces of the lead sabot are evident along the bottom lip of the taper portion of the shell. Base has the proper ¾" diameter center hole. Length: 5¾"; diameter: 3¼". This Hotchkiss shell, once part of the Norbert Ollier collection, is identified on John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Produced by the Federal Ordnance Department, here is a fine, fired Type II Hotchkiss percussion shell complete with its lead sabot and base cup. Once part of the Norbert Ollier Collection, this specimen was found on the Codori Farm on the Gettysburg battlefield shortly after the fighting stopped. Only part of the original time fuse is retained in the nose of this artillery round. Specimen wears its original lead sabot that has been slightly distorted from firing. The iron base cup is intact and complete. Three deep flame grooves cut through the lead sabot and extend into the body and base cup. Exterior of this cylindrical shell a smooth surface that has acquired a dark patina and just a light rust coat. Shell does exhibit some light surface dirt. Length: 5½"; diameter: 2¾". This Hotchkiss shell, once part of the Norbert Ollier collection, is identified on John Geiselman's museum listing.

This item is a fragment of an exploded C.S. 6 pound spherical shell. Moderately pitted with some rust, it measures an irregularly shaped 3 ½ inches by 2 1/8 inches. This item is easily determined to be Confederate by the thin wall of the shell. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at the Peach Orchard. This fragment came from a projectile that was fired during the afternoon of July 2nd by the batteries of Capt. Latham and Garden, protecting the brigade of Gen. Barksdale's men as they attacked Sickle's position on the Emmitsburg Road at the Peach Orchard. It would make a nice display piece for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg related collection and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This intact, Civil War artillery round is an original, Federal 3" Combination-Fuzed Schenkl percussion case-shot shell recovered from the Culp's Hill area in Gettysburg sometime after the battle. The three-inch Schenkl, in fine relic condition, was used more than any other Schenkl pattern shell in the Civil War. Projectile still retains portions of its original brass fuse rotator cap and inner fuse rotator components embedded in the nose. The lower portion of the zinc time-fuse adapter is still present showing the circular index plate calibrated in ½ second intervals along the top. Missing is the paper-mache sabot. Projectile measures 9¼" long, has a diameter of 2.94" and weighs 9 pounds. Has seven raised vertical ribs on the conical tail. Body exterior exhibits a hard, pockmarked surface overall and wears a dark brown patina. Appears to have been cleaned at one time. This 3" Schenkl case-shot shell found in the Culp's Hill area of the Gettysburg Battlefield is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This item is a very nice fragment of an exploded C.S. 3-Inch Read Shell. Lightly pitted with attractive light brown color, this fragment consists of a portion of the shell's upper side. The "ring" shows clearly on this relic. It measures approximately 3 ½ inches by 2 inches. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on Culp's Hill. It would make a nice display piece for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg related collection and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

Here is a nice example of the base of a CS 3" Read percussion shell as recovered from the Little Round Top area on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. In nice relic condition, this circular, iron base of a CS Read artillery projectile measures almost 2½" in diameter and stands 1¼"high. Never cleaned, the exterior of this base exhibits moderate to heavy rust pitting and sports the standard dimple at the bottom. Minus its copper sabot, the shell base has wears a light coating of surface dirt. This remnant of a Read shell base from Little Round Top in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This is an original and scarce segment of a Confederate 24-pound shell seldom found at Gettysburg. Moderately pitted with some dirt still adhering, the shell measures approximately 4 inches by 2 ½ inches by 7/8 inches thick. This shell fragment could have been fired by Moody's Battery (Alexander's Battalion). Moody's Madison Louisiana Battery arrived at Gettysburg late around 4 PM on July 2, 1863 where it took a position just west of the Peach Orchard. This battery took part in the cannonade just prior to Longstreet's assault on July 3rd. This inexpensive relic of the Gettysburg Battlefield would make an excellent addition to an artillery, Confederate, or Civil War collection and/or display and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This item is a very nice fragment of an exploded C.S. 3-Inch Read Shell. Moderately pitted with some rust on the bottom, this fragment consists of the shell's high convex sabot ring. It measures approximately 3 inches in diameter by 1 5/8 inches high and boldly shows the grooves from the gun's rifling. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on Culp's Hill. It would make a nice display piece for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg related collection and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This item is a very nice original fragment of an exploded C.S. 3-Inch Read Shell. Moderately pitted with some rust on the bottom, this fragment appears to be part of the shell's bottom section above the sabot. It measures approximately 3 5/8 inches by 1 ¼ inches by ½ inches thick and is convex/concave shaped. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on Culp's Hill. It would make a nice display piece for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg related collection and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This item is a very nice original sabot fragment of a C.S. 3-Inch Shell. Very lightly pitted with some dirt still adhering, this fragment is a small section of the shell's brass sabot; rifling marks show plainly on the fragment's ridges. It measures approximately 2 5/8 inches by 1 inches by 1/8 inches thick and is convex/concave shaped. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at the Seminary. It is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag and would make a nice display piece for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg related collection.

Here is a small, original fragment from a U.S. or C.S. 4.52-inch shell. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Codori Farm. Moderately pitted with some rust and dirt still adhering, it measures approximately 3 ¼ inches by 2 3/8 inches by 7/16 inches thick and is shaped concave/convex. This fragment split from the shell when it was fired at the enemy. This relic would make an excellent addition to a Confederate, artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg collection and/or display and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This item is a very nice fragment of an exploded U.S. 3-Inch Hotchkiss Shell. Moderately pitted with some dirt still adhering, this fragment consists of a section of the shell's iron base cup. It measures approximately 3 inches in diameter by an irregular 2 inches high. This iron cup was assembled in such a way that when the gun (usually a 3-inch ordnance rifle) ignited, this base cup slammed into the lead sabot forcing it into the rifling; this facilitated a more accurate projectile. It was found in relic condition in Reynold's Woods. It is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag and would make a nice display piece for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg related collection.

This item is a very nice fragment of an exploded U.S. 3-Inch Hotchkiss Shell. Lightly pitted with some dirt still adhering, this fragment consists of a section of the shell's base. It measures approximately 3 inches in diameter by 2 inches high. It was found in relic condition in the Wheatfield. It would make a nice display piece for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg related collection and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This item is a very nice fragment of an exploded U.S. 3-Inch Hotchkiss Shell. Lightly pitted with some dirt and rust still adhering, this fragment consists of a section of the shell's lower projectile body; the sabot-retaining groove is visible. It measures approximately 3 inches by 2 5/8 inches and is concave/convex shaped. It was found in relic condition at the Trostle Farm. It is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag and would make a nice display piece for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg related collection.

This shell base 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 2½" high and 3" in diameter. Relic displays a large, deep cavity and the typical rounded exterior bottom. Specimen has moderate rusting and retains a light coating of surface dirt. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is an original lead sabot band segment from a fired U.S. 3-inch Hotchkiss shell. It was found in relic condition at an unknown location in Gettysburg. Lightly pitted with some dirt still adhering, it has grooves from being fired, is folded over and flattened, and measures approximately 2 inches by 2 ¼ inches. This inexpensive item would make an excellent addition to an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg collection and/or display and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This item is a very nice fragment of the nose section of a U.S. 3 Inch Shenkl Shell. Moderately pitted, this fragment measures 4 ½ inches long by 2 ¼ inches wide and approximately 5/8 inches thick. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Codori Farm, which is the site of Pickett's Charge. This item would make a nice display piece for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg related collection and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This item is an attractive fragment of the bottom of a U.S. 3-Inch Shenkl Shell. Lightly pitted and never cleaned, this fragment measures approximately 2 inches long. Portions of the sabot retaining ridges are still visible. It was found in relic condition in Devil's Den on the Gettysburg Battlefield. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag and would make a nice display piece for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg related collection.

Here is an attractive fragment of a U.S. 2.9 Inch Parrott shell. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at Reynolds' Woods. Moderately pitted with some rust, this piece consists of the lower 1-½ inches of the Parrott. The wrought iron sabot ring is still attached and the gun's rifling grooves plainly show. This inexpensive item would make a nice addition to an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg collection/display and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This item is a nice fragment from an unknown type of artillery shell. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Codori Farm, the scene of Pickett's Charge. Lightly pitted, it measures an irregularly shaped 2 ½ inches by 2 ¼ inches and is slightly convex/concave. This item is an inexpensive relic of the Gettysburg Battlefield and would make an excellent addition to an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg display/collection and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This unidentified fragment of an artillery percussion shell was recovered from the Gettysburg battlefield area of Picket's Charge sometime after the fighting. In relic condition, this artillery fragment measures 3¼" long and 1¾" at the widest point. Never cleaned, the exterior of this narrow shell frag exhibits light rust. The interior portion shows a section of the charge cavity. This shell fragment, from the fields of Picket's Charge in Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This unidentified fragment of an artillery percussion shell was recovered from the Wheatfield battlefield area in Gettysburg sometime after the fighting. In relic condition, this cylindrical-shaped fragment of artillery projectile measures 3½" long and 2¾" at the widest point. Never cleaned, the fragment has acquired a dark brown patina overall. Exterior of the shell frag exhibits a coating of light rust and the interior portion shows a section of the charge cavity. This shell fragment from the Wheatfield in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is the nose section from an unidentified 3" artillery shell that was recovered on the field of Picket's Charge after the Battle of Gettysburg. This dug relic measures almost 3" across at its widest point and is approximately 2" high. The nose fragment retains a large section of the threaded fuse adapter cavity. Exterior exhibits light to moderate rust cover and also wears a thin film of surface dirt. This artillery frag is from the fields of Picket's Charge at Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This small (2.5"x1.25") artillery shell fragment from an unidentified 3" artillery projectile was recovered at an undisclosed location on the Gettysburg battlefield. Unique to this frag specimen is the small amount of wood residue attached to the metal shard from when the shell originally exploded and this piece lodged itself into a tree or fence rail. Wood is hard, almost petrified, and has acquired a dark chocolate brown color. Exterior of the frag has a smooth surface and exhibits a light rust cover. This artillery shard with its wood residue still attached to it is from the fields Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This item is a very nice canister plate with seven balls fired from a U.S. or C.S. 4.62 Inch 12 pounder smooth bore gun. This set was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on Culp's Hill. The plate is lightly pitted and rusted, ¼ inch thick, and 4.6 inches round; it shows the firing indentations of the seven balls. Lightly pitted and rusted, each of the seven balls measures a round 1-½ inches in diameter. Prior to being fired, it was usually housed in a tin cylinder with other iron balls packed in sawdust. This is a great display item for a Civil War, artillery, or Gettysburg collection and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This item is a canister plate from a U.S. or C.S. 4.62 Inch 12 pounder smoothbore canister. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on Little Round Top. The plate is heavily pitted and rusted, 1/16 inch thick, and approximately 4.5 inches round with a few edges rusted away. Prior to being fired, it was usually housed in a tin cylinder with iron balls packed in sawdust. This is a great display item for a Civil War, artillery, or Gettysburg collection and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This item is an original canister ball. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on Little Round Top. Lightly pitted and rusted, it measures a round 1-½ inches in diameter. Prior to being fired, it was usually housed in a tin cylinder with other iron balls packed in sawdust. This is an inexpensive relic of the Gettysburg Battlefield and would make an excellent display item for a Civil War, artillery, or Gettysburg collection and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This item is an original canister ball. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Peach Orchard. Lightly pitted and rusted with some dirt still adhering, it measures a round 1-inch in diameter. This relic clearly shows the mold "knock-off" marks. Prior to being fired, it was usually housed in a tin cylinder with other iron balls packed in sawdust. This is an inexpensive relic of the Gettysburg Battlefield and would make an excellent display item for a Civil War, artillery, or Gettysburg collection and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This item is an original canister ball. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Wheatfield. Very lightly pitted and rusted, it measures a round 1 inch in diameter and, based on the condition, was an early battlefield pick-up. This relic clearly shows a mold seam around the circumference. Prior to being fired, it was usually housed in a tin cylinder with other iron balls packed in sawdust. This is an inexpensive relic of the Gettysburg Battlefield and would make an excellent display item for a Civil War, artillery, or Gettysburg collection. It comes with a small custom wooden base from John Geiselman's collection and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This single canister ball was recovered from Little Round Top sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. The canister ball is made of iron, has a 1.5" diameter and along with several like balls when 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 projectile has a moderate coating of rust and some surface dirt. Found at the Little Round Top area in Gettysburg, the canister round is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This item is an original canister ball. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on Little Round Top. Lightly pitted and rusted, it measures 1 inch in diameter. Prior to being fired, it was usually housed in a tin cylinder with other iron balls packed in sawdust. This is an inexpensive relic of the Gettysburg Battlefield and would make an excellent display item for a Civil War, artillery, or Gettysburg collection and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This item is an original canister ball. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on Little Round Top. Lightly pitted and rusted, it measures 1 inch in diameter. Prior to being fired, it was usually housed in a tin cylinder with other iron balls packed in sawdust. This is an inexpensive relic of the Gettysburg Battlefield and would make an excellent display item for a Civil War, artillery, or Gettysburg collection and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This item is a very nice, original couple (2) of Iron Case-shot balls. These must have been found soon after the Battle and are in gem, as-new condition. They were found in Reynold's Woods and John Geiselman obtained them from the Pitzer Collection. Both measure approximately ¾ inches round and still have the mold knock off marks. They are appropriately displayed on a small (2 ½ inch round) porcelain dish. Own this inexpensive and historic display today; it would make a wonderful addition to an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg collection and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

Here is a US artillery percussion fuse adapter mounted and screwed into a diamond-shaped piece of wood to serve as one of the early Gettysburg souvenirs. The artillery fuse adapter is zinc and is mounted upside-down upon a block of stained wood (3½" x 1¾") and cut into a large diamond shape. This single fuse adapter was found at an undisclosed location on the Gettysburg battlefield. Never cleaned, this zinc fuse exhibits a pleasing dusky gray coloring. The souvenir block of wood still retains an ink marking on one side that states "Gettysburg, PA / July 1, 2, 3, 1863". A fine, early Gettysburg souvenir, this fuse adapter-on-wood is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a Federal Model 1842 socket bayonet recovered on the Walter Mehring Farm along Willoughby Run shortly after the Battle of Gettysburg. Made for the .69 caliber musket, this iron artifact of the battle is in very fine condition, being complete and intact. The entire bayonet exhibits just light rust pitting moderate to heavy rust overall, with some scaling. Overall the bayonet measures 20¾" long while the blade portion measures 17½" long and still exhibits a strong "US" stamp at the base of the neck. Socket has its original locking ring and screw intact. Never cleaned, this edged weapon exhibits a dark, chocolate brown patina on the exterior. A Gettysburg battlefield artifact, this Federal Model 1842 bayonet specimen was recovered from along Willoughby Run on the Walter Mehring Farm by John Geiselman and is identified in John's collection by his museum listing.

This artifact from the Battle of Gettysburg is a Pattern 1853 socket bayonet fitted for the British P1853 Enfield rifle. Once part of the Chritzman Collection, this P1853 socket bayonet was recovered on Wolf's Hill shortly after the Battle of Gettysburg. The iron artifact is in very good, intact condition missing only the very tip portion (1/4" long) and the small set screw on the locking ring. The entire bayonet exhibits just light rust pitting and a thin veil of surface dirt. Overall the bayonet measures 18¾" long while the blade portion measures 15¼" long. Socket has its original locking ring. Never cleaned, this edged weapon exhibits a dark, chocolate brown patina over a very hard and smooth exterior. A Gettysburg battlefield artifact and part of the Chritzman Collection, this Enfield Model 1853 bayonet specimen was recovered on Wolf's Hill and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This artifact of the Battle of Gettysburg is the blade portion of a Pattern 1853 Enfield bayonet that was recovered from the Culp's Hill area of the battlefield. The bayonet is missing its complete socket portion. The remnants of the iron blade exhibits moderate to heavy rust overall, with some scaling. The blade portion measures 15½" long and has no markings visible. Never cleaned, this edged weapon exhibits a dark brown patina with just light surface dirt to the exterior. A Gettysburg battlefield artifact, this P53 Enfield bayonet specimen was recovered from Culp's Hill and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here are the remnants of an English Enfield Pattern 1853 Rifle-musket Socket Bayonet. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at Reynold's Woods. Heavy pitted and rusted with dirt still adhering, this relic measures approximately 12 inches long and includes the socket; approximately 8 ½ inches of the blade and tip are missing. The locking ring is still attached but is heavily rusted to the socket. During the Civil War, thousands of arms were imported by the C.S. and U.S., particularly from England. The appropriate bayonet, such as this, was included with the firearm. This item would make an inexpensive display item for a Civil War or Gettysburg collection and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This artifact of the Battle of Gettysburg is the blade portion of a US Model 1855 socket bayonet that was recovered from the Culp's Hill area of the battlefield. The bayonet is missing its complete socket portion save for a section of the neck. Remnants of the iron blade exhibits moderate to heavy rust overall, with some scaling. The blade portion measures 18½" long and has no markings visible. Never cleaned, this edged weapon exhibits a dark brown patina on the exterior. A Gettysburg battlefield artifact, this Federal Model 1855 bayonet specimen was recovered from Culp's Hill and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

The leather is stiff with age & exhibits light soiling, but the stitching is excellent & intact. Tiny hole bored through both sides of leather in Stitched triangle area. Else VG. Item identified from John Geiselman's contemporary inscribed tags.

Scabbard tip wears a rich dark brown patina overall. Shank has been flattened and exhibits a thin seam crack on one side. Still visible are the two small nail holes used to secure tip to leather scabbard. Measures 3" in length. Item identified by John Geiselman's contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a very nice, like new, and original U.S Eagle Breast Plate. John Geiselman obtained it from the Minnick Collection of Gettysburg recovered items. Toned a pleasing golden brown, it has a die struck brass face that measures a circular 2 ½ inches; the back is lead filled with the two attaching loops undamaged and intact. There are no stamped marker's marks visible on the back. The brass face has the "Dingee" eagle design with a few very minor edge dings from soldier's use; otherwise, this piece is very attractive and in excellent condition. It is accompanied by a small circular paper tag with John Geiselman's inventory number "79". Identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This recovered piece of brass furniture is a sword belt hanger found on the grounds of the Lutheran Seminary sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. Once part of the Dr. Satchel Collection, the small brass-looped accoutrement measures approximately 2.5" long and retains the small brass ring that attached to the leather sword belt. Hanger was used to secure the officer's sword at the waist level when the sword belt straps were not used. Exterior of the hanger has a smooth surface and exhibits a light patina. This brass sword hanger recovered from the grounds at the Lutheran Seminary in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This wonderful relic from the Battle of Gettysburg is a portion of a Confederate sword mount that retains a small section of the metal scabbard, along with the typical CS wide brass suspension mount and the iron suspension ring. This recovered piece of sword furniture was found at an undisclosed battlefield location sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. The small, brass-looped accoutrement measures approximately 3.25" long and retains the large iron ring that attached to the leather sword strap. Exterior of the brass sword mount has a smooth surface and exhibits a mottled appearance. Metal scabbard portion within the sword mount is heavily rusted, as is the iron ring that has separated at the weld. This Confederate sword mount recovered from the Gettysburg battlefield is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a near new Model 1863 Style Combination Tool probably manufactured by Colt for Model 1841 Rifles, circa 1861. This style combination tool differs from the standard tool; both screwdriver heads are square cut and this tool has a blued finish, characteristic of Colt. It was recovered in Gettysburg at an unknown location most likely soon after the Battle. It is in excellent condition with just a little bit of light pitting. Measuring approximately 3 ½ inches long, it has a small and large screwdriver heads and a wrench end. Both screwdriver blades are stamped "H.K.". This tool would make an excellent display item for a Civil War or Gettysburg collection, and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

Here is an unusual find - a fired segment of a British Pattern 1853 Enfield Ramrod. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on Little Round Top. Moderately pitted, it measures approximately 8 ½ inches long and includes the conical end with an elongated slot. These remains are bent and disfigured from being fired. This piece is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag and would make and excellent addition to your Gettysburg and/or Civil War related collection.

This item is a recovered U.S. Model 1861 Musket Ramrod. John Geiselman found this in relic condition on Culp's Hill. Moderately pitted, it measures 39-3/8 inches long and has a slight bend. The conical shaped head is intact and there are no screw threads visible on the other end. This piece is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag and would make an excellent addition to your Gettysburg and/or Civil War related collection.

Here is a nice, original set of powder measuring funnels. They were found in relic condition in Gettysburg at Spangler's Farm. Almost as new, they are made of tin and are very lightly pitted. Both are approximately 2 ½ inches tall, have a feeder mouth diameter of 1 ¾ inches, and different feed tub diameters (1/4 inch and 1/8 inch). The funnels have different handles; one has a wire loop attached on the rim while the other has a small tin handle. Both are still functional today; the tin solder joints are all tight and secure. These pieces are accompanied by John Geiselman's handwritten tag, measuring 3 inches by ¾ inches, stating "MEASURING FUNNELS / FOR POWDER / SPANGLER FARM". These funnels would make an excellent display supplement for the Battle of Gettysburg.

This item is a small tray of three unfired Civil War cartridges. There are two unfired .52 caliber Spencer cartridges and one unfired .54 caliber Burnside cartridge with a dished base. John Geiselman obtained these from the Dr. Hill Collection of Gettysburg items. All three cartridges are in excellent condition and most likely were recovered soon after the Battle. Very lightly pitted, the Spencer cartridges each measures approximately 1.6 inches long. The bullet is mostly lead colored with a little white rust showing. The Burnside cartridge is 2.3 inches long; the bullet is lead colored and the brass case is ne