Here is a very good Confederate 3" 'Virginia pattern', bourreleted Read common percussion shell with its intact sabot. This specimen was found on the Gettysburg battlefield near the Loop next to the High Water Mark sometime after the fighting. This pattern shell, one of the earliest models of Virginia-made bourreleted Reads produced for CS 3" Ordnance Rifles, has strong and distinct bands cast around its mid section and base. The fired artillery round has lost its original C.S. wood adapter paper time fuse. The tapered copper ring sabot exhibits distinct rifling lands and grooves but also has two small chips missing out of it. Bottom base of the shell exhibits its lathe dimple. Never cleaned, the exterior of this cylindrical shell exhibits a smooth hard surface that displays a pleasing, dark chocolate brown patina overall. Nose portion of the body has had the lathe dog knocked off long ago. Length: 7½", diameter: 2.95", weight 7 pounds, 6 oz. This C.S. 3" bourreleted Read artillery projectile is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing. A chance to purchase a Confederate projectile fired during Pickett's Charge that found its mark only not to have exploded.

This item is an extremely rare find and the first one known to us, a cut down canvas covered U.S. 3-Inch Hotchkiss Canister. John Geiselman obtained it from the William Ziegler Collection of Gettysburg Battlefield relics. It has an old Danner Museum number "29" hand painted in white on the side. This canister is very fragile; the tan colored canvas cover is stained and tattered but nearly complete. The canister measures approximately 6 ½ inches long by approximately 3 inches round; the length is shorter than the regular 8 inch Hotchkiss canister. It appears it was shortened as made for some unknown reason. The top of the canister has crimped edges, as you would normally expect. This canister is empty and the top is missing exposing the insides for inspection; from the outside of the canister, there is a light canvas covering, then a thin tin-plate, and lastly, a rolled cardboard-like material. Normally, rows of iron or lead balls are packed in sawdust inside; here, no canister balls are present. The bottom lead base is intact and "HOTCHKISS 3 IN JAN'Y 7 1862 PATENT" is impressed in bold letters. Designed to be fired at close range at personnel targets, canisters were not usually made rigid (e.g., light tin-plate casing, as here) so that they didn't take to the gun's rifling. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing and a contemporary inscribed label.

This original, Confederate 12-pound, spherical case-shot, lead side-loader shell was found on the Rottler Farm at Gettysburg soon after the battle. In fine relic condition, this unfired circular projectile retains its brass time fuse adapter complete with the two spanner holes. Clearly visible on this spherical side-loader is a threaded opening, 1" in diameter, for the lead plug. Small round case shot balls were poured into the sideloader shell cavity until filled and then plugged with a threaded lead plug. The round, side opening still exhibits strong threads and visible inside the opening is a round case shot ball secured in the black matrix. Never cleaned. The specimen wears just surface dirt and has a wonderful brown patina overall. This 12-pound spherical shell, recovered from the Rottler Farm in Gettysburg, is identified by John Geiselman's collection by his museum listings.

This artillery fragment is part of a Confederate 3" Read Percussion shell that was unearthed from the Codori Farm in Gettysburg sometime after the battle. Frag measures 3½" long and is 2½" across at the widest point. Never cleaned, the shell frag exhibits a light surface rust with a thin veil of surface dirt. This 3" Read shell fragment, from the Codori Farm in Gettysburg; is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This small shell fragment is from a CS 3" Read percussion projectile and was recovered from the Culp's Hill area in Gettysburg sometime after the battle. The iron shell fragment measures a little over 4" long and is 2½" at its widest point. A portion of one of the bourrelete bands is visible on the body exterior. Never cleaned, the shard exhibits moderate rust and wears a thin coat of surface dirt. This Read shell fragment is from the Culp's Hill area in Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a large, very fine example of shell fragment from a fired, 3" Schenkl percussion projectile that was recovered from the battle of Hunterstown near Gettysburg. Once part of the Detrick Collection, this artillery fragment measures just over 7" long and is 3" at the widest point. Remarkably, this exploded frag retains much of its cylindrical shape and still exhibits five of its raised ribs and a portion of the sixth rib on the tapered tail. Never cleaned, the exterior of this frag specimen wears a light coat of rust and has acquired a dark brown patina coloring. The interior portion shows the long, cylindrical and hollow section of the charge cavity. Piece has just light surface dirt. This shell fragment is from Hunterstown near Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Here is small fragment from a US 3" Schenkl shell as recovered from the Black Horse Tavern Road area in Gettysburg sometime after the battle. The iron shell fragment is measures 4" long and 2" at its widest point. Never cleaned, the shell shard exhibits moderate rust and wears a thin coat of surface dirt. This Schenkl shell fragment is from the Black Horse Tavern Road area in Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This artillery artifact is all that is left from a fired US 3" Parrott percussion shell found at Devil's Den on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the battle. Specimen includes the circular base portion of the iron shell and stands 2" high with a 3" diameter. It retains the intact, wrought iron tapered sabot with lands and grooves visible. Never cleaned, the shell fragment has moderate rusting and exhibits a thin coat of surface dirt. This battlefield shell relic, from the Devil's Den area at Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a thick fragment of what was once a U.S., 3.67" twenty-pound Parrott percussion shell that was recovered from the Trostle Farm in Gettysburg after the battle. This very rare artillery canister round, only a few known to exist, was from Captain Elijah D. Taft's 5th New York Independent Battery, the only 20 pounder battery present at Gettysburg during the three days. Used primarily in 20-pound Parrott Rifles of 3.67" caliber, this frag measures 3 ½" long and is 3" wide across at the widest point. Never cleaned, the shell frag exhibits moderate surface rust with some pockmarking overall. This large 20lb Parrott shell fragment is from the Trostle Farm in Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Once part of a U.S. 3" Hotchkiss projectile, this dug iron shell fragment is the nose section that was recovered from the Trostle Farm in Gettysburg after the battle. Used primarily in 3" Ordnance Rifles, this frag measures 4 1/8" long and is 2¾" wide across at the widest point. The interior of the charge cavity and the hole for the time fuse adapter is clearly visible. Never cleaned, the shell frag exhibits moderate surface rust with just some surface dirt. This Hotchkiss shell fragment is from the Trostle Farm in Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This iron shell fragment is the concave base cup section of a U.S. 3" Hotchkiss shell that was recovered from East Cavalry Field in Gettysburg after the battle. Used primarily in 3" Ordnance Rifles, this fragment of artillery shell measures 3½" in diameter and 2¼" high. Never cleaned, the shell base cup exhibits three deep flame grooves and wears a light to moderate coat of surface rust. This Hotchkiss shell fragment is from the East Cavalry Field in Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Recovered from the Codori Farm in Gettysburg after the battle, this shell fragment is the concave base section of a U.S. 3" Hotchkiss shell. These shells were used primarily in 3" Ordnance Rifles and this iron fragment of artillery shell measures 3½" in diameter and 1¼" at the highest point. Never cleaned, the shell base exhibits a portion of one flame groove and wears a moderate coat of surface rust. This Hotchkiss shell fragment is from the Codori Farm in Gettysburg and is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a fine representative specimen of an exploded US 12 lb. spherical shell as recovered from the area of East Cavalry Field in Gettysburg. The 4.52" spherical shell was a very common explosive shell used in the Civil War. Found sometime after the fighting, this iron artifact boasts more than one-half of its spherical shape intact and still retains its brass plug at the base of the opening for the Borman fuse, which is missing. In nice relic condition, this artifact measures 4½" long with a 2¼" deep bowl. Specimen exhibits a large interior cavity. Never cleaned, the shell frag exhibits moderate surface rust to the exterior and slight flaking to the interior. This spherical shell half from the East Cavalry Field area in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is an original fragment of a U.S. or C.S. 4.52-inch spherical shell. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Trostle Farm. Moderately pitted, it measures approximately 3 ¼ inches by 2 7/8 inches; the shell's thickness is approximately ½ inch. This relic is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

Presented here are two Civil War artillery projectile time fuses recovered from the fields of the Codori Farm after the Battle of Gettysburg. One artifact is a Confederate brass time fuse adapter in very fine condition. Made longer to allow additional burning time for the paper inserts, this cylindrical relic measures 1.9" long with a flange diameter of 1.24". It also exhibits two spanner slots, has 12 threads per inch and a wide base opening. The Union percussion time fuse is made of zinc and was utilized in the 3" Parrott percussion shell. Artifact measures 1¾" long and the two spanner holes show heavy distortion. Both time fuse plugs wear a thin film of surface dirt from the battlefield and are identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

This artillery artifact is a Federal, zinc time fuse adapter for Parrott projectiles. The cylindrical relic, found in very good condition, was recovered from the fields by the Virginia Monument at Gettysburg sometime after the battle. The zinc fuse adapter wears a light gray patina and is covered with a thin coat of dirt. Piece measures 1.6" long and has a diameter of 1 1/8". Article has no flangehead but does exhibit the two spanner slots on top and a threaded exterior. Top of fuse has one cut along the edge. Base appears to have been slightly flattened. Item identified on John Geiselman's contemporary inscribed labels.

This artillery artifact is an early version, zinc combination time fuse adapter for a 3" Schenkl percussion shell. The cylindrical relic, found in very good condition, was recovered from the fields at Gettysburg sometime after the battle. The zinc combination fuse adapter wears a dusky gray patina and is covered with a thin coat of dirt. The top of the circular index plate is intact with all twenty ½-sec time interval holes in place. Lower portion of the fuse shank has a series of 20 holes spiraling down in a counter-clockwise direction. Piece measures 2 7/8" long and has a flange head diameter of 1½". Barely visible on the index plate are numerals 1 through 9 with each number designating ½ sec timing elements. Bottom tip of fuse adapter is slightly distorted. Item identified on John Geiselman's contemporary inscribed labels.

This artillery artifact from East Cavalry Field at Gettysburg is a very nice, intact brass percussion fuse adapter used with the U.S. 3" Schenkl shell. This fuse adapter is remarkable in that it still retains its original iron slider inside the cylindrical fuse. The percussion fuse is the standard brass version that measures 2½" long and has a flanged head but most of it is missing. Threaded portion of the fuse is visible as is the small hole for the brass set screw on the tube extension. Never cleaned, the exterior of this fuse adapter wears a dusky green patina and a thin coating of surface dirt. This US 3" Schenkl fuse adapter, recovered from the East Cavalry Field in Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a single Grapeshot Ball from a U.S. or C.S. 12 Pounder. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at an unknown location. Lightly pitted, it measures approximately 1 7/8 inches round and is a very attractive piece. A strand of grapeshot usually consisted of three layers of three balls such as this one; each layer had a retaining ring and each end of the strand had a plate. The whole strand was held together by a central bolt. When fired, the balls separated and the balls, plates, rings, and bolt flew towards the target. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary inscribed label and would make an excellent Civil War, artillery, or Gettysburg display item.

Presented here is a single canister ball recovered from the Wheatfield on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. In fine relic condition, this artillery canister ball measures 1.5" in diameter. Never cleaned, the hard exterior of the round has a light coat of rust cover and exhibits remnants of the sprue. This small-sized canister ball from the Wheatfield in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a single, iron canister ball recovered from Culp's Hill on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. In good relic condition, this artillery canister ball measures 1.5" in diameter. Never cleaned, the hard exterior of the round exhibits remnants of the sprue along with a light coat of rust cover. This small-sized canister ball from Culp's Hill in Gettysburg 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. Heavily corroded, 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. When fired, the tin can disintegrated and the balls flew in the direction of the target. 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 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. John Geiselman obtained it from the Dr. Hill Collection. Lightly pitted, 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. When fired, the tin can disintegrated and the balls flew in the direction of the target. 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 is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This item is an original iron canister ball. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on East Cavalry Field. Lightly pitted and rusted, it measures a round 1-inch. This relic clearly shows a heavy mold seam around the circumference and a mold knock-off mark. 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 item is an original iron canister ball. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on East Cavalry Field. Lightly pitted and rusted, it measures a round 1-inch. This relic clearly shows a mold seam around the circumference and a mold knock-off mark. 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 item is an original iron canister ball. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on East Cavalry Field. Lightly pitted and rusted, it measures a round 1-inch. This relic clearly shows a mold seam around the circumference and a mold knock-off mark. 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.

Sometimes referred to as 'grapeshot', here is a single canister ball recovered from the Reynold's Woods area of Gettysburg sometime after the Battle. This canister ball is made of iron, has a 1.5" diameter and along with several like balls covered with 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 exhibits a distinct casting seam as well as a protruding sprue. Artifact has a moderate coating of rust and some surface dirt. This canister ball, found in Reynold's Woods in Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This single canister ball, sometimes referred to as 'grape shot', was recovered from Little Round Top sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. Once part of the David Plank 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. The specimen has a moderate coating of rust and some surface dirt but its casting seam is clearly visible. This canister ball, found on Little Round Top in Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This single, small-sized canister round was recovered from the Reynold's Woods area on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. The artillery canister ball, in very nice relic condition, measures 1" in diameter. Never cleaned, the exterior of this ball wears a coating of light rust. No center seam visible. This small canister ball, recovered from Reynold's Woods in Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a seldom seen, Confederate lead canister ball that was recovered from the area of the Peach Orchard sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. This single, small-sized canister round, in very nice relic condition, measures slightly over 1" in diameter. Never cleaned, the exterior of this projectile wears a coating of light oxidation that is very light gray in color. This small, lead canister ball, recovered from the Peach Orchard in Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

Here is a single, small-sized canister round recovered from the Oak Ridge area on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. The artillery canister ball, in fine relic condition, measures 1" in diameter. Never cleaned, the exterior of this ball wears a coating of light rust. No center seam visible. This small canister ball, recovered from Oak Ridge in Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This single, small-sized canister round was recovered from the Wheatfield on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. The artillery canister ball, in very nice relic condition, measures 1" in diameter. Never cleaned, the exterior of this ball wears a coating of light rust. No center seam visible. This small canister ball, recovered from The Wheatfield in Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.

This is a nice English Enfield Pattern 1853 Rifle-Musket Socket Bayonet. John Geiselman obtained it from the Cook Collection; it was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Wolf Hill. Lightly to moderately pitted with some rust and dirt adhering, the blade measures approximately 17 ½ inches long, 20 ½ inches overall; there are no missing parts or pieces. The locking ring is still attached but frozen in place; this item has not been cleaned. 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 is a nice English Enfield Pattern 1853 Rifle-Musket Socket Bayonet. It was recovered by Norbert Ollier in relic condition in Gettysburg on East Cavalry Field. Lightly to moderately pitted with some rust and dirt adhering, the blade measures approximately 17 ½ inches long, 20 ½ inches overall; there are no missing parts or pieces. 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 is a segment of a U.S Bayonet Blade. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at the Wheatfield. Moderately pitted and rusted, this blade piece is 6 3/8 inches long, is slightly bent, and appears to be from the point end. No markings are visible on this item. It is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

Here are the remnants of a Pattern 1854 Austrian-Lorenz Socket Bayonet. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at an unknown location. Lightly to moderately pitted and rusted, this relic measures approximately 12 ¾ inches long and includes the socket; approximately 9 ¼ inches of the blade are still intact. Unfortunately, the tip was broken off. The locking ring and screw are still attached but is rusted so they won't move. The blade edges are intact and undamaged; there are no visible markings. During the Civil War, the C.S. and U.S imported thousands of arms. The appropriate bayonet, such as this, was included with the firearm. This item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag and would make an excellent display item for a Civil War or Gettysburg collection.

This item is a U.S. Model 1855 .58 caliber Bayonet Scabbard Tip . It was found in relic condition at an unknown location in Gettysburg. Made of brass and with a nice green patina, it measures approximately 3 ¼ inches long including the attached finial. The "tube" has been flattened but not flat. The two punch holes for attaching this tip to the leather scabbard are plainly visible. No remains of the scabbard are visible inside the tip. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary inscribed label and would make a nice display piece.

This item is a very nice US General Service Enlisted Man's Button. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg. Very fine condition, all design features (spread eagle clutching arrows and olive branches) are visible. The rear loop is still attached but slightly bent. It measures approximately ¾ inches in diameter and is a two piece button. Backmark: * J.R. Wilson * Phila. This piece is not identified in John Geiselman's museum listing. This item is very attractive and would make a fine addition to a Gettysburg, Civil War, or any other historic collection.

This item is a very nice US General Service Enlisted Man's Button. It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg. Very fine condition, all design features (spread eagle clutching arrows and olive branches) are visible. The rear loop is still attached but slightly bent. It measures approximately ¾ inches in diameter and is a two piece button. Backmark: * J.R. Wilson * Phila. This piece is not identified in John Geiselman's museum listing. This item is very attractive and would make a fine addition to a Gettysburg, Civil War, or any other historic collection.

Here is wonderfully preserved, circular, brass, U.S. Eagle breast plate picked up from an undisclosed location on the Gettysburg battlefield within days of the fighting there. Once part of the Pitzer Collection, the circular plate is in fine condition and is complete with its two iron loops strongly in place on the backside. This Eagle breast plate, a prime specimen with the spreadwinged eagle, exhibits strong detail on the face. No corrosion of the lead is visible on the backside. Plate has one small area (½"long) along the outer edge that has been bent back slightly, while its lead back is smooth and sports a dusky gray coloring. never cleaned, the breast plate face wears a pleasing, dark bronze patina overall. Plate still has an old paper tag number (#63) affixed to the backside. This breast plate, an early pickup from the Gettysburg battlefield, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

Wonderful example of a US cartridge box plate found in Gettysburg most likely soon after the battle. In very fine condition, dark patina, slight nick at lower left edge. No maker mark. Some indentations and scratches on reverse. Loops are intact and not bent. Piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing, and still has his hand numbered label with "52" on reverse.

This item is an original U.S. Percussion Capbox recovered soon after the Battle of Gettysburg. It was found at an unknown location in Gettysburg. This piece is in good condition; most of the leather is still pliable. The outer flap has moderate crackling and the inner flap has minor crackling. The capbox bottom has minor crackling with only a few scuffmarks; the finial is intact and solidly attached and the flap is untorn. It measures approximately 3 ¼ inches wide by 3 ¼ inches high by 2 inches deep. The belt loops and the stitching are solid; the inside wool lining is present but has a small tear. The vent pick is still in its inside slot. The inside cover flap is marked "W. KINSEY & CO / NEWARK, N.J.". This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag and would make an excellent addition to a Civil War or Gettysburg related collection.

This item is a nearly new medical tin. John Geiselman obtained it from the Dr. Hill Collection of Gettysburg items. It measures a rectangular 3-½ inches high by 1-½ inches not including the spout, which is another 5/8 inches tall. This tin is in great condition; it is painted flat black, all the joints are tight and secure, and it would probably still hold a liquid today. There are scrapes of the black paint missing; otherwise, it is in new condition. The spout's lip is smooth and problem free; the cork is missing. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing and a contemporary inscribed label. Accompanying this item is a small round paper tag with the number "27" representing John Geiselman's inventory number. This item would make an excellent display piece for a Gettysburg or Civil War medical collection.

Here is a nice example of a British Pattern 1853 Enfield Ramrod. John Geiselman obtained it from the Pitzer Collection; it was found it in relic condition in Gettysburg in Pitzer's woods. Very lightly pitted with original steel color still showing, it must have been an early Battlefield pick-up and measures 39 inches long. The screw threads end with elongated slot readily identifies it as an Enfield ramrod; the threads on the attachment end are slightly deformed. This piece would make and excellent addition to your Gettysburg and/or Civil War related collection. It was identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag.

This item is a very nice, original round ball mold. It was found in relic condition at an unknown location in Gettysburg; it has provenance to the Chritzman Collection of Gettysburg items. From the style, this mold most likely pre-dates the Civil War. Lightly pitted and rusted, it measures approximately 5 inches long, pivots easily, and is still usable today. It has not been cleaned and has an attractive patina. It appears to be for a .52 caliber ball. The inside of the mold has a "cutter" to remove the excess lead; the handle has a slightly curved wedge. Accompanying this mold is a white backed cardboard sign printed with John Geiselman's handwriting that states "BULLET MOLD / CHRITZMAN COL,". This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary inscribed label and would make an excellent display item for a Gettysburg collection.

Once part of the Sponseller Collection, this artifact is a fine, excavated US Model 1861 Springfield lockplate that is dated 1862. Recovered from an undisclosed location on the Gettysburg battlefield, the condition of the lock indicates that it was found soon after the fighting stopped. The Sponseller Farm is located on the battlefield behind the Amphitheater and borders the Eisenhower Farm. The lock plate exhibits the distinct curved hammer at rest position on the face and is complete with the springs and tumbler assembly on the reverse side. The date, "1862" is readily visible behind the hammer while the stamping of "US / SPRINGFIELD" is clearly visible in front of the hammer. Body has acquired a mellow brown patina overall and wears just a light film of dirt. A few scattered traces of the factory shiny bright finish can be seen behind the hammer. Never cleaned. This Federal lockplate is a fine, early pickup from the Battle of Gettysburg and still carries an old paper tag with "29" stuck to the plate. Item is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

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 ½ inches long, which includes the protector and 7 links of an attaching chain. Nipple protectors such as this one were used to prevent damage to the musket nipple during periods of inactivity. It is identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary tag, is a nice piece of Gettysburg history, and would make an excellent rifle display item.

Presented here is an extraordinary collection of excavated U.S. belt plates, bullets, buttons, bones, coins, along with miscellaneous relics of brass and iron, all recovered from a Federal 3rd Army Corp hospital site on the Lloyd Snyder Farm at Gettysburg. Displayed on a large ceramic plate, the grouping includes two fine, M1839-pattern, oval, brass, 'arrowhead' style US belt plates, three dropped CS Gardner bullets, three Williams cleaner bullets, forty dropped US .58 caliber 3-ringer minies, two Spencer bullets, five .69 cal round balls and one pistol bullet. Also included are three coins, assorted Eagle 'Shield' and Eagle "I" cuff buttons, assorted Eagle "I" and "Shield" coat size buttons, two "Excelsior" coat buttons, and one button back. In addition, the grouping exhibits remnant of a pocketknife, leather strap, iron buckle, brass rivets, circular brass closures from letter pouches, melted lead and unidentified shards of bones. The bones have been handed to authorities at the National Park Service for identification, and proper arrangements are being made for burial in Soldiers' National Cemetery. Both oval brass belt plates are complete with each having the arrowhead inserts and the long clasp, all intact and strong. One plate, with a small curl on the front face edge, has portions of the leather belt still attached to its backside. Both plates have a thick film of dirt on the front and backside. Never cleaned, all b