This complete Federal 3" Schenkl percussion shell is in fine relic condition and was recovered shortly after the Battle of Gettysburg in the Valley of Death between Devil's Den and Little Round Top. Specimen measures 9" long, has a diameter of 2.94" and retains its original Schenkl brass percussion fuse complete with the anvil cap. Made to fire from a 3" ordnance rifle, the Federals used this caliber shell more than any other Schenkl pattern. Has seven raised vertical ribs on the tapered cone, a.k.a. the tail. This common shell has a bursting charge cavity that dos not contain any case-shot. Never cleaned. Light rust pitting with some surface dirt only. Bears a pleasing mottled, brown patina overall. This Schenkl shell, recovered from the bloody Valley of Death in Gettysburg, is identified on John Geiselman's museum listing.
(302-23) $2,200.00
This group of bullets consists of 5 dropped 58 cal. U.S three ringers found on the Codori Farm 25 years after the battle. All are in near perfect condition with a slight coat of oxidation.
(R12953) $18.50 EACH
Three canister balls found on the Codori Farm 25 years after the battle of Gettysburg. Never cleaned the surface bears a dark brown patina and a few specks of light rust. The round canister shot that is sometimes referred to as 'grape' measures 1, 1 ¼ and 1 ½ inches in diameter.
(R12954) $65.00
Found on the Codori Farm 25 years after the battle. This bullet is in near perfect condition except the zinc washer is missing. It has a slight coat of oxidation.
(R12955) $10.00
U.S 58 cal three ring misfired and pulled bullet found on the Codori farm 25 years after the battle. The shape of the bullet is near perfect. The marks made by the wiper as it was being pulled are barely visible. The bullet shows a slight hint of surface oxidation.
(R12956) $12.50
C.S. 58 cal Gardner bullet with the nose missing. Great example of what is sometimes referred to as a 'Blowout'. Due to a weak casting, the nose of the bullet would allow the exploding powder to force its way through the nose. The bullet has a slight layer of dirt on the inside surface with very slight oxidation on the outside. Found on the Codori farm 25 years after the battle.
(R12957) $20.00
Top screw in portion of a Schenkl combined time and concussion fuse found on the Codori farm 25 years after the battle of Gettysburg. This portion of the fuse is 1 ½ inch long. The brass latch clip located on top is missing. It is heavily oxidized on the surface.
(R12958) $20.00
Two .U.S 58 cal three ringed dropped Williams Type I cleaners, complete with the zinc washer. Both bullets are near perfect. Some oxidation on the inside of the rings and on the zinc washers. Found on the Codori farm 25 years after the battle.
(R12959) $20.00 EACH
Portion of a standard brass Schenkl percussion fuse designed for use in field artillery projectiles found on the Codori Farm 25 years after the battle of Gettysburg. This portion of the fuse is 2 ¼ inches long with ¾ of an inch of threads. The head of the fuse and the brass screw on the side, that was a safety feature, are missing.
(R12960) $25.00
.69 cal round ball, used in the smoothbore muskets, found on the Codori farm 25 years after the battle. Due to the near perfect shape of this projectile it was probably dropped. It has a light layer of oxidation on the surface.
(R12961) $20.00
Confederate 58 cal fired Gardner bullet found on the Codori Farm 25 years after the battle of Gettysburg. Fired but clearly identifiable as a C.S.A. Gardner two ring bullet. The only damage is the cavity has been smashed together. Very light surface oxidation.
(R12962) $12.00
Portion of C.S. McEvoy fuse igniter found on the Codori Farm 25 years after the battle. The McEvoy's fuse igniter consisted of a wood cylinder with a lead weight suspended from an iron pin by a serrated wire. The interior of the lead weight contained fulminate compound, which ignited when it pulled free upon firing. This is the lead weight with the serrated wire. Approximately 1/16 of the wire is missing. The surface has a light coat of oxidation.
(R12963) $67.50
Two Civil War lead bullets smashed into poker chips found on the Codori Farm 25 years after the battle. Poker was a favorite way for many Civil War soldiers to pass the time while in camp. These are two examples of bullets that were made into poker chips. Both are approximately ¼ inch across and 1/8 of an inch thick. They both have light surface dirt and light oxidation.
(R12964) $25.00
Group of 4 fired U.S. 58 cal three ring bullets found on the Codori Farm 25 years after the battle. Though fired, all are easily identified. Three show slight damage and one is mushroomed. All four have light surface dirt and a light coat of oxidation.
(R12965) $10.00 EACH
Three near mint examples of case shot found on the Codori farm 25 years after the battle. This group consists of two steel and one Confederate lead case shot. All three have very highly visible spurs. The steel shots are ¾ of an inch in diameter and have a very light amount of surface rust. The C.S. shot is .5/8 of an inch in diameter and show very little signs of oxidation with some dirt around the spur.
(R12966) $25.00 EACH
This individual ball of iron grapeshot was recovered from the Codori Farm fields on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the battle. Once part of the John Geiselman Collection, this medium-size grape shot is made of iron, has a 1¾" diameter and along with several like balls that were once covered with a cylindrical-shaped tin sheeting and made up an artillery round of grapeshot, similar to canister. When such a round was discharged from a cannon, the individual grape projectiles would fan out and cut down advancing infantry. This iron grape specimen has a smooth hard surface coating with just some scattered surface dirt. Grape exhibits traces of a visible center seam along with one casting flaw and it wears a mottled chocolate-brown patina overall. Found at Gettysburg, this stand of grape ball is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.
(R12967) $65.00
This individual ball of iron grapeshot was recovered from the Codori Farm fields on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the battle. Once part of the John Geiselman Collection, this medium-size grape shot is made of iron, has a 1¾" diameter and along with several like balls were once covered with a cylindrical-shaped tin sheeting that made up an artillery round of grapeshot, similar to canister. When such a round was discharged from a cannon, the individual grape projectiles would fan out and cut down advancing infantry. This iron grape specimen has a smooth, hard surface coating and wears a mottled chocolate-brown patina overall. Found at Gettysburg, this stand of grape ball is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.
(R12970) $65.00
This individual ball of iron grapeshot was recovered from the Codori Farm fields on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the battle. Once part of the John Geiselman Collection, this medium-size grape shot is made of iron, has a 1¾" diameter and along with several like balls were once covered with a cylindrical-shaped tin sheeting that made up an artillery round of grapeshot, similar to canister. When such a round was discharged from a cannon, the individual grape projectiles would fan out and cut down advancing infantry. This iron grape specimen has a heavily pockmarked surface of rust coating and wears a deep chocolate-brown patina overall. Found at Gettysburg, this stand of grape ball is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.
(R12972) $45.00
This item is a nice fragment from a C.S. section of a 3" Read shell .It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Codori Farm. Heavily pitted, it measures approximately 3 1/2" by 1 1/2" and is slightly convex/ concave. This item is an inexpensive relic of the Gettysburg Battlefield and would make an excellent addition to a Civil War or Gettysburg collection. Fragment is from the John Geiselman collection.
(R12973) $49.50
(R12974) $49.50
This item is a nice fragment from a U.S. or C.S. section of 3 " shell .It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Codori Farm. Moderately pitted, it measures approximately 2 1/2 inches by 2 Inches. Four pieces of case shot are still attached to the shell by the matrix. This item is a great relic of the Gettysburg Battlefield and would make an excellent addition to a Civil War or Gettysburg collection. Fragment is from the John Geiselman collection.
(R12975) $97.50
This unusual iron relic was recovered from the Codori Farm fields on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the battle. Once part of the John Geiselman Collection, this tether device is made up of six, 3" long iron chain links with rings and is fitted with a horse-like clasp at one end. The 4" diameter clasp opened to wrap around the hoof of a horse thereby securing the animal. This iron specimen has a heavily pockmarked surface of rust coating and wears a mottled chocolate-brown patina overall. Found at Gettysburg, this horse-hobble chain is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.
(R12976) $67.50
This item is a nice fragment from a U.S. or C.S. section of 12lb spherical shell .It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Codori Farm. Moderately pitted, it measures approximately 4 1/2 inches by 4 Inches and is slightly convex/concave. This item is an inexpensive relic of the Gettysburg Battlefield and would make an excellent addition to a Civil War or Gettysburg collection. Fragment is from the John Geiselman collection.
(R13068) $67.50
This item is a nice fragment from a U.S. or C.S. section of 12lb spherical shell .It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Codori Farm. Moderately pitted, it measures approximately 3 1/2 inches by 3 inches and is slightly convex/ concave. This item is an inexpensive relic of the Gettysburg Battlefield and would make an excellent addition to a Civil War or Gettysburg collection. Fragment is from the John Geiselman collection.
(R13070) $67.50
This item is a nice fragment from a U.S. or C.S. section of 12lb spherical shell .It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Codori Farm. Moderately pitted, it measures approximately 4 1/2 inches by 3 Inches and is slightly convex/ concave. This item is an inexpensive relic of the Gettysburg Battlefield and would make an excellent addition to a Civil War or Gettysburg collection. Fragment is from the John Geiselman collection.
(R13071) $67.50
This item is a nice fragment from a U.S. or C.S. section of 12lb spherical shell .It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg on the Codori Farm. Moderately pitted, it measures approximately 4 inches by 3 Inches and is slightly convex/ concave. This item is an inexpensive relic of the Gettysburg Battlefield and would make an excellent addition to a Civil War or Gettysburg collection. Fragment is from the John Geiselman collection.
(R13073) $67.50
This large canister ball was recovered from the Peach Orchard. It is 1 inch in diameter. The surface is covered with a medium to heavy rust.
(R12893) $35.00
(R12894) $35.00
This large canister ball was recovered from the Peach Orchard. It is 1 1/4" in diameter. The surface is covered with a medium to heavy rust.
(R12895) $35.00
(R12896) $35.00
This large canister ball was recovered from the Peach Orchard. It is 1 1/4 inches in diameter. The surface is covered with a light to medium rust.
(R12897) $35.00
Case shot was packed in the inside of artillery projectiles. All of these balls are of the 3/4-inch in diameter size. They are all a assorted rust colors with medium to heavy rust on the surface.
(R12898) $18.50 EACH
This S hook was recovered from the Peach Orchard. These were used in camps and served a multitude of uses, such as hanging pots over fires. This particular hook is 4 ½ inches long. One end of the S is shorter and is tapered to a sharp point. The surface is covered with a light to medium coat of rust.
(R12899) $10.00
This button was found on the Peach Orchard after the battle. It is 9/16 of an inch in diameter and the shank is attached. It appears to be made of steel and has a light coat of dirt on the back and light rust on the surface.
(R12900) $12.50
Standard brass eagle button that has been flattened and recovered at the Peach Orchard. The eagle on the front is clearly visible on the button. It has some signs of cleaning on the back in an attempt to read the back mark. The shank is attached but flat. The patina is the green common to brass that has been in the ground.
(R12901) $12.50
This button was found on the Peach Orchard after the battle. It is 9/16 of an inch in diameter and is missing the shank. It appears to be made of brass and has a floral design in the center.
(R12902) $5.00
Civil War lead bullets smashed into poker chips. Poker was a favorite way for many civil war soldiers to pass the time while in camp. This is an example of a bullet that was made into poker chips. Approximately 1 inch across and 1/8 of an inch thick. It has light surface dirt and light oxidation.
(R12903) $25.00
These fired .58 cal. Confederate Gardner bullets were found at the Peach Orchard after the battle. The bullets are deformed but clearly identifiable as two ring confederate bullets. Each has a light coat of dirt on the surface and a normal layer of oxidation found on bullets that have been in the ground in this area.
(R12904) $18.50 EACH
This is a 58 cal Enfield bullet that has been fired and recovered at the Peach Orchard. The nose is rounded with a slight mushrooming effect but the base is still intact. The surface has a light coat of dirt and a normal layer of oxidation found on bullets that have been in the ground.
(R12905) $12.50
This is ring typical of the style used on Civil War tack. It was recovered at the peach Orchard after the battle. It is a steel ring 1 and 7/8 inches in diameter. It is covered with heavy rust.
(R12906) $5.00
This is a brass buckle of the style typically found on Civil War tack. It was recovered from the Peach Orchard after the battle. It is a rectangular style buckle with the tongue missing. It is 1/1/2 inches by 1/1/4 in size.
(R12907) $3.00
This is a brass buckle of the style typically found on Civil War tack. It was recovered from the Peach Orchard after the battle. It is a rectangular style buckle with the tongue missing. It is 2 inches by 1/1/4 in size.
(R12908) $3.00
This is a brass hook like the kind that was used on Civil War knapsacks. It was recovered at the Peach Orchard after the battle. It is shaped like a hook with a rivet attached to the one end. The surface has a light coat of dirt and oxidation.
(R12909) $18.50
This is a brass hook like the kind that was used on Civil War knapsacks. It was recovered at the Peach Orchard after the battle. It is in the shape of a 1/3/8-inch triangle. The surface has a light coat of dirt and oxidation.
(R12910) $18.50
This is a rivet from a Civil War knapsack. It was recovered from the Peach Orchard. It is 5/8 of an inch in diameter on both sides. The surface has a light coat of dirt and oxidation.
(R12911) $12.50
This is a hand forged Civil War nail recovered from the Peach Orchard. It is 4 and ½ inches long and goes from a square end to a pointed one. The surface is covered with a heavy coating of rust.
(R12912) $3.00
This is a 4-inch section of a Civil War triangular file recovered from the Peach Orchard after the battle. The middle section is in a triangular shape but it tapers to a point on both ends due to heavy rusting.
(R12913) $3.00
This is a brass buckle of the style typically found on Civil War tack. It was recovered from the Peach Orchard after the battle. It is a rectangular style buckle with the tongue missing.
(R12914) $3.00
This is a brass buckle of the style typically found on Civil War tack. It was recovered from the Peach Orchard after the battle. It is a rectangular style buckle with the tongue attached. The surface is covered with heavy rust.
(R12915) $3.00
(R12916) $3.00
Group of 4 Fired U.S. bullets recovered at the Peach Orchard after the battle. These projectiles are in all different shapes. Some are smashed flat and some have clear evidence of having struck something. All are clearly identifiable as U.S. three ring bullets. The surface of each has a light coat of dirt and a normal layer of oxidation found on bullets that have been in the ground.
(R12917) $10.00 EACH
This single, small-sized lead canister round was recovered from the Peach Orchard on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. The artillery canister ball, in nice relic condition, measures 1" in diameter. Never cleaned, the exterior of this ball wears a coating of light rust. This lead canister ball recovered from the Peach Orchard in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.
(R12968) $65.00
This single canister round was recovered from the Peach Orchard on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. The artillery canister ball, in nice relic condition, measures 1" in diameter. Never cleaned, the exterior of this ball wears a moderate coating of light rust and dirt. This iron canister ball recovered from the Peach Orchard in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.
(R12969) $45.00
This individual ball of iron grapeshot was recovered from the Peach Orchard on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the battle. Once part of the John Geiselman Collection, this medium-size grape shot is made of iron, has a 1¾" diameter and along with several like balls were once covered with a cylindrical-shaped tin sheeting that made up an artillery round of grapeshot, similar to canister. When such a round was discharged from a cannon, the individual grape projectiles would fan out and cut down advancing infantry. This excavated, iron grape specimen has a heavily pocked marked, rusted surface coating and it wears a mottled chocolate-brown patina overall. Found at Gettysburg, this stand of grape ball is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.
(R12971) $35.00
The Civil War artillery artifact is a distorted chunk of lead sabot band utilized with the Confederate Archer 3" artillery projectile. This piece of expended sabot was recovered from the Peach Orchard on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. Once circular in shape, the sabot is now an elongated lump of misshapen lead that retains some of its grooves. In nice relic condition, this distorted lead sabot measures almost 4½" in length. Never cleaned, the sabot exhibits a light gray coloring and still holds some surface dirt. This Archer lead sabot fragment from the Peach Orchard in Gettysburg is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.
(R12977) $67.50
This item is a nice fragment from a C.S. section of 6lb spherical shell .It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at the Peach Orchard.. Moderately pitted, it measures approximately 3 inches by 3 Inches and is slightly convex/ concave. A section of the side loader hole with threads is visible. This item is an inexpensive Confederate relic of the Gettysburg Battlefield and would make an excellent addition to a Civil War or Gettysburg collection. Fragment is from the John Geiselman collection.
(R13066) $67.50
(R13067) $67.50
This item is a nice fragment from a C.S. section of 6lb spherical shell .It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at the Peach Orchard.. Moderately pitted, it measures approximately 3 ½ inches by 2 1/2 Inches and is slightly convex/ concave. This item is an inexpensive relic of the Gettysburg Battlefield and would make an excellent addition to a Civil War or Gettysburg collection. Fragment is from the John Geiselman collection.
(R13069) $39.50
This item is a nice fragment from a C.S. section of 6lb spherical shell .It was found in relic condition in Gettysburg at the Peach Orchard.. Moderately pitted, it measures approximately 4 ½ inches by 1 ¾ inches and is slightly convex/ concave. This item is an inexpensive relic of the Gettysburg Battlefield and would make an excellent addition to a Civil War or Gettysburg collection. Fragment is from the John Geiselman collection.
(R13072) $39.50
Here is a collection of fifteen individual iron canister balls recovered from the Rose Farm on the Gettysburg battlefield sometime after the fighting. Each of the artillery canister balls is in nice relic condition and measures approximately 1" to 1¼" in diameter. Never cleaned, the exterior of these canister balls wear a moderate coating of light rust and dirt. This grouping of iron canister balls, recovered from the fields of the Rose Farm at Gettysburg, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his contemporary inscribed labels.
(R12918) $45.00 EACH
Group of iron case shot recovered from the Rose Farm after the battle. All of the balls are of the 3/4-inch in diameter size. They are all a rust color with medium to heavy rust on the surface. On two the spur is visible.
(R12919) $18.50 EACH
Group of fired bullets recovered at the Rose Farm after the battle. . These projectiles are in all different shapes. Some are smashed flat and some have clear evidence of having struck something. All are clearly identifiable as U.S. three ring bullets. The surface has a light coat of dirt and a normal layer of oxidation found on bullets that have been in the ground.
(R12920) $10.00 EACH
.69 cal round balls found on the Rose Farm after the battle. Both are perfect in shape and wer