This item is a very nice original U.S. canister round for a 3-Inch Ordnance Rifle. John Geiselman obtained it from Bannerman, a large and well-known military goods dealer in New York in the 1920's. It measures 8 inches tall and 2.9 inches in diameter. This canister weighs approximately 6 pounds and has a tin outer shell (can). The top of the canister has crimped edges over an iron plate, having been opeend and re-sealed years ago. This canister is full normally with iron or lead balls packed in sawdust. The canister is in great condition; it still has some original gray paint and has but a few small dents and nicks. The can seam is solid and intact and the lid is securely crimped to the can. This item has not been cleaned. The bottom lead base is intact and "HOTCHKISS 3 IN JAN'Y 7 1862 PATENT" is impressed in bold letters. There is a narrow groove at the base where the sabot joins the canister; there is no sabot with this canister. 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.
This item is a very nice, original U.S. canister round for a 6-Pounder 3.67-Inch Smoothbore. It was found in relic condition at an unknown location in Gettysburg. It measures 6 ¾ inches tall including the attached wooden sabot and is 3.6 inches in diameter. The Canister weighs approximately 7 pounds and has a tin outer shell (can). The sabot is attached to the can with four flat head nails; the canister balls are packed in sawdust as evidence by a few bits visible in the seam between the can and the sabot. The canister is in great condition and must have been recovered soon after the battle; the only visible rust is on the can lid. The can has a very attractive gray patina and the wooden sabot is intact except for two small old chips on the lower ring. The can seam is solid and intact and the lid is securely crimped to the can. This item has not been cleaned or otherwise fussed with. This is a wonderful canister and it would make an attractive display piece for an artillery, Civil War, or Gettysburg collection. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by a contemporary inscribed label.
This canister round on original untouched round for a 6-pounder 3.67" smoothbore meas. 6 ¾" tall including the attached wooden sabot, 3.6" in diameter. The canister weighs approx. 7 pounds. The sabot is attached to the outer tin body with four flat head nails. When packed at the arsenal, sawdust was used as a filler with the canister balls, which is still present. The body has a gray patina with minor "storage" dents and the wooden sabot has two small chips along where the powder bag was attached. The tin body mold seam is solid and intact and the lid is securely crimped to the lid. Light surface rust on top of lid. This piece was identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.
Offered is a framed and matted 8-inch by 10-inch document appointing Wilfred G. Norman to the position of Sergeant of Co. B. 303rd Bn. of the National Army. The last paragraph is given under my hand at Camp Colt, Gettysburg, Pa this nineteenth day of June in the year of our lord one thousand nine hundred and eighteen. It is signed in fountain pen "D. D. Eisenhower / Capt. Inf. U.S.A. Comdg. "
The paper shows signs of yellowing and has three distinct fold marks, all of which show tears and signs of what may have been tape. The signature is slightly faded.
(525-01) ORIGINALLY $2,200.00 REDUCED TO $1,800.00
This lot contains the following:
1.) OD green officers service blouse with original cloth belt. Blouse is in good condition. Pinned to the shoulders is a pair of Colonels “war eagles.” This means that both eagles face the arrowheads on the arrows they are holding in their claws. The right shoulder has a CBI patch and the left has a 5th Army patch. The collar insignia are officer’s “US” and artillery. Above left pocket are ribbons for the Air Medal, Army Commendation, WW1 Victory, WW1 Occupation, American Defense, American Theater, Asiatic-Pacific with 2 campaign stars, WW2 Victory and Occupation of Germany and Japan. Lower left cuff has 4 bullion overseas bars and 1 overseas chevron for WW1. With the blouse comes a pair of “pink” trousers.
2.) Ike jacket with Colonels eagles on shoulders, theater made CBI patch on right sleeve and 5th Army on left. Collar insignia are officer’s “US” and artillery. Above left pocket are ribbons for Bronze Star, Air Medal, Army Commendation, WW1 Victory, WW1 Occupation, American Defense and American Theater. It appears that the lower row of ribbons consisting of Asiatic-Pacific, WW2 Victory and Occupation of Germany and Japan has been removed. Lower left cuff has 4 bullion overseas bars and 1 overseas chevron for WW1. With the blouse comes a pair of OD green trousers. Also with this is an OD green overseas cap with officer’s piping and a Colonels eagle.
3.) Two white, heavily starched tuxedo shirts for dress occasions.
4.) OD green officer’s visor cap in good condition with name tag in top with rank as Captain.
5.) Khaki cover for visor cap.
6.) Bronze Star medal.
7.) Two khaki ties and one OD green tie.
8.) Khaki officer’s short overcoat with Colonels eagles on shoulders,theater made OD green bordered CBI patch on right shoulder and standard 5th Army patch on left. With belt Cost is in excellent condition.
9.) Full length officer’s OD green overcoat. Has standard CBI patch on right sleeve and standard 5th Army on left. Good condition.
10.) Officer’s full length green wet weather coat. One Colonels eagle is present. CBI patch on right sleeve and 5th Army on left. Good condition.
11.) Khaki officer’s visor hat in very good condition with name tag in crown with rank of Colonel.
12.) Dress blue officer’s visor cap in very good condition. Has red band around base for artillery.
All the above items come in a wooden footlocker stenciled with name and rank.
(M17860) ORIGINALLY $895.00 REDUCED TO $750.00 FURTHER REDUCED TO $650.00
Measures 58' in width, 82" in length. Made of light brown wool, with two dark brown cross stripes, 3.75" in width, at 7.5" in distance from each short end. Three of the four sides are hemmed and stictched, and one is frayed and loose. The blanket has been exposed to the sun in a folded state, and consequently the dark brown strips on the side exposed to the sun have faded to light orange. Other side retains standard dark brown color. Overall condition good.
(434-1356) ORIGINALLY $450.00 REDUCED TO $350.00
This is a very rare practice grenade made to resemble the Hales grenade. It is 21 inches in length and made entirely of wood except for the belt clip, which is made out of brass wire. This is a scarce item that will enhance any grenade collection.
(435-1691) ORIGINALLY $350.00 REDUCED TO $300.00 FURTHER REDUCED TO $150.00
This grenade type is a rare variant. It appears to be based on the Model 1914 Ball grenade as it has identical dimensions and thread. It is heavy for a rifle grenade and no doubt put a lot of stress on the rifle since it weighs in at 2.8 lbs. This example is approximately 3 inches in diameter. It has a brass cap where the 11inch rod is attached. The ball itself has pitting and surface rust. This is a very rare rifle grenade that will fit in any collection.
(435-1685) ORIGINALLY $300.00 REDUCED TO $250.00 FURTHER REDUCED TO $150.00
This is a 14 1/2-inch long German practice grenade. The handle is 11 ½ inches long and made of wood with a dark finish. The head is made of heavy metal and painted black. It is attached to the wood by a single screw. It weighs 1.8 lbs. The condition is very good on this rare item.
(435-1687) ORIGINALLY $155.00 REDUCED TO $120.00 FURTHER REDUCED TO $95.00
This is a 13-½ inch long WW2 practice grenade. It consists of an unpainted wood handle with a 2 3/8 band of steel on the end. The head is painted dark green and the paint extends 1 ¾ inches on the wood handle. The weight is 14.2 oz's. It has no visible markings. It is in good condition.
(435-1686) ORIGINALLY $120.00 REDUCED TO $95.00
Silver ring with the insignia of European headquarters. It is a small ring in size. The insignia is nicely detailed in white, blue, red and gold enamel. This ring has been cut in the back.
(M18300N) ORIGINALLY $95.00 REDUCED TO $45.00 FURTHER REDUCED TO $35.00
Silver ring. They spent 400 days in combat and participated in 7 campaigns.
(M19398) ORIGINALLY $75.00 REDUCED TO $35.00
(M19400) ORIGINALLY $45.00 REDUCED TO $30.00
Theater made silver ring.
(M19418) ORIGINALLY $25.00 REDUCED TO $15.00
"MAP--XIX CORPS IN ACTION FROM SIEGFRIED LINE TO VICTORY." / "HISTORY-THE TOMAHAWK STRIKES FROM SIEGFRIED LINE TO VICTORY". Colored map/black & white history, measuring 21 x 27.5", mounted in a double-glassed wooden frame measuring 23 x 30". Map traces the progress of the U.S. XIX Corps from Heerlen, Holland, to Wittenburg, Germany, October 18, 1944 to April 30, 1945. Commanded by Maj. Gen. Raymond S. McClain, consisting of the 2nd Armored, 29th and 30th Divisions, the XIXth drove across the Roer river on Feb. 23, 1945 (assisted by the 8th & 78th Divsions), and across the Weser River on April 10, 1945, and across Rhine River on March 28, 1945 (assisted by the 83rd Division), and led the 9th Army to the Elbe River 13 April, 1945. The corps then joined forces with the Russian Red Army XXVIIth Infantry at Wittenburg, Germany on April 30. 1945. History printed in three columns, (1) the move to the Roer, (2) from the Roer to the Rhine, (3) from the Rhine to final victory. History includes facts & figures box & a blank personal history box intended to be filled for XIX Corps veterans. Map/history exhibits fold marks, frame display slight wear. Else VG. Superb piece for XIXth Corps veterans (and families).
(453-05) ORIGINALLY $200.00 REDUCED TO $125.00
The thrity-five stars are arranged in seven horizontal rows of five stars each. Each star measures approximately 1" across its points and is formed by the press dye process. The sleeve is formed by doubling over the leading edge of the flag for a distance of 1 1/2" and sewing it to form the sleeve. A narrow leather band at each end of the sleeves serves as a reinforcement for the tacks which secure the flag to its staff.
The original wooden staff is 95 3/4" long, inclusive of the 2 1/2" high wooden cylindro-conical finial and the 4 1/2" long pointed brass ferruel.
The original white paper label, 1 1/4" high by 2 5/8" long, is glued to the staff and bears the following five line inscription: "One Camp Color / From Wm. F. Scheible / Philadelphia, PA. / No. 110 Contract January 2d 1865". Clearly all 3,000 camp colors contracted by the Cincinnati Depot on January 2 from Scheible follow this pattern.
Accompanying the flags is an in-depth article on Camp Colors written by noted flag expert Howard Madaus.
For more information, please contact us.
(M15839) ORIGINALLY $10,000.00 EACH
Ammunition chests on the caisson & limber were of a standard size and, consequently, the number of rounds carried varied inversely to the increase in caliber. Packed properly, a chest for the 6-pounder gun carried 25 shot, 20 spherical case, and five canister, all with cartridges attached or "fixed", two spare cartridges & 75 friction primers.
The ammunition chest measures approximately 42" long, 20" deep and 17.5" high. It is missing its copper lid covering. The chest is painted green with yellow lettering (see photos). The front kick plate is a period replacement but does not line up with the original plate's holes. All iron is in good condition. Interior with two sides, each with four slotted panel dividers for 5 rows of projectiles.
Hard to find!
Extra shipping required.
(241-52) ORIGINALLY $4,950.00 REDUCED TO $4,000.00
This item is a very nice, original U.S. Heavy Artillery scraper possibly for a 24-pounder. This is the first scraper we have seen for a heavy artillery piece. A scraper is used to remove powder residue from the bore of an artillery piece. This scraper measures 149 inches long, 142 inches of pole and 7 inches of the scraper head. The pole is 1-¾ inches in diameter, is undamaged, and still has almost all of the original dark green paint with original wood showing through the unpainted areas. The pole length has not been shortened; it is the original length but it does have a very slight barely noticeable bend. The scraper head is made of a 5-3/8 inch diameter tapered wooden head with a four pronged metal fin (each fin measures ½ inch high) head attachment (all dimensions approximate). This metal fin attachment is firmly emplaced with four large single slotted screws and is moderately pitted. The tapered wooden head is attached to the pole with 3/8-inch metal dowels. Other a few small dings that do not detract from its appearance, this item has not been cleaned or otherwise fussed with. This attractive piece would make an interesting conversation piece for a Civil War or Artillery collection or display.
This item cannot be shipped via UPS. We prefer it to be picked-up but we can find an alternative shipper at extra cost, to be determined at the time of the sale.
(M19503) ORIGINALLY $895.00 REDUCED TO $550.00
This item is a very nice, original U.S. Heavy Artillery sponge pole and head possibly for a 24 pounder. This single-headed 129-inch long tool (length including the sponge head) with sponge head was used to extinguish smoldering debris in the bore of a gun between firings. On this particular tool, the pole is made or elm or poplar, is 1-¾ inches in diameter, and still has original green paint with original wood showing through the unpainted areas. The pole length has not been shortened; it is the original length. The sponge is a heavy cotton or wool and is firmly attached; the sponge is 9 inches long and 5 inches in diameter. Other than a half-driven nail near the sponge head, this item has not been cleaned or otherwise fussed with. This attractive piece would make an interesting conversation piece for a Civil War or Artillery collection or display.
(M19505) ORIGINALLY $895.00 REDUCED TO $550.00
This item is a very nice, original U.S. Heavy Artillery sponge pole and head possibly for a siege or garrison gun. This single-headed 152-inch long tool (length including the sponge head, 144 inches without) with sponge head was used to extinguish smoldering debris in the bore of a gun between firings. On this particular tool, the pole is made or elm or poplar, is 1-¾ inches in diameter, and still has original green paint with original wood showing through the unpainted areas. The pole length has not been shortened; it is the original length. The sponge head is a large tapered wooden piece firmly attached to the pole; the head is 8 inches long and 6-¾ inches in diameter. There is a 1-¼ inch diameter double corkscrew-headed metal attachment on the head's tip. The underside of the head has sixteen shallow nail holes from a previously attached cloth sponge. It is attached to the pole with large wooden dowels. There is no cloth sponge with this pole. Other than a few nicks and scratches and a shallow (3 inch long by 7/8 inch wide) chip out of the head, this item has not been cleaned or otherwise fussed with. This attractive piece would make an interesting conversation piece for a Civil War or Artillery collection or display.
(M19506) ORIGINALLY $895.00 REDUCED TO $550.00
Measures 63.25" in length, tapering from a squared upper part sheathed in metal on two sides, to a circular tip measuring 1.5" in diameter. Original green paint all but gone, though traces remain. Small cracks in the upper section, and two moderate cracks - 6 & 7" - in the lower section, none of which seriously compromise the solidity of the spike. Metal sheathing exhibits rusty plum colored patina. Used to help maneuver large artillery pieces, the spike is weathered but in good condition overall.
(M19496) $395.00 REDUCED TO $325.00
Just one of many implements utilized by U.S. artillery gun crews during the Civil War, this factory-made device is an un-marked Union gunner's leather haversack tool in very good, original condition. With the field piece in battery, this type haversack was worn by the No. #4 cannoneer and used as the medium to help prevent accidents while the artillery cartridges were being carried between the ammo magazine and the gun or piece on the line. The body and shoulder sling of this haversack are constructed of russet bag leather with the front and back of bag being connected by gussets that formed the ends and bottom. This allowed the haversack to be folded flat when not in use. The large outer flap is of the same piece as the back and folds over and down on front and is fastened by a leather closure strap, a.k.a. billet, with buckle and clasp. Haversack specimen measures 12½" wide x 13" tall x 2" deep and is in very good condition with all leather strong and stitching tight, except for a 1" separation at top of one gusset. Bottom edge of the outer flap has a pleasing scallop design while its right-side face surface exhibits a darkened area of unknown staining. Interior leather tool pouch is missing on this specimen Haversack leather body front and back have acquired a rich brown patina upon a smooth surface with no evidence of cracking or crazing. Light surface cracking is visible on the right half area of the flap while the top hinge area exhibits moderate cracking and flaking to the leather. Flap billet is fine with just normal wear and one minor stress crack at the second hole. Leather sling is 45" long x 1½" wide and is complete with a large brass roller buckle and clasp. Shoulder sling, which shows some scattered surface scuffing and cracking, exhibits one tear or weak spot 5" up from where the sling is sewn to the back of bag. Fine, original, Civil War cannoneer's leather haversacks are not plentiful in today's market and this specimen would make a wonderful artifact to round out any artillery collection.
(M19499) ORIGINALLY $1,675.00 REDUCED TO $1,250.00 FURTHER REDUCED TO $975.00
This item is a very nice U.S. Civil War metal grease and tar bucket. Lightly pitted and rusted and with a few very light dents, it still has a lot of the original black paint and has not been cleaned or otherwise fussed with. This bucket measures 8 inches tall, 7 inches across the outside diameter, and is made of heavy steel/iron. There are top and bottom 1-inch high reinforcing caps that are firmly attached to the bucket with heavy rivets. The top has a swivel convex metal lid 4-¼ inches across and lip finger handle that function perfectly; the top access hole is 3-½ inches across. There is a "O" ring and carrying chain firmly attached to the top of the bucket by two heavy side retainers. The loop is 2 inches across and there are four chain links/attaching hooks on each side. This piece would have held a combined tar and grease mix for lubricating an artillery gun's bore. The bucket seal is intact and it would probably still hold a liquid today. It would make an excellent addition to any Civil War collection.
(M19492) ORIGINALLY $495.00 REDUCED TO $395.00
Measures 9" in height, 9.5" in diameter, with red company stamp, "Goodyear's Rubber Mfg. Co. New York", across the bottom. Two iron handle loops with rubber handle. "1st /Battery" markings in 1-1.5" lettering on side, originally red faded to orange-yellow. Rubber with canvas covering black in color. Slight wear & soiling with a handful of insignificant tears along top bucket edge. Else VG plus. Extremely rare. A magnificent artillery collectible!
(M19494) ORIGINALLY $3,500.00 REDUCED TO $1,295.00
Used to check the circumference of 11" artillery projectiles. Stamped into the metal ring near the handle is "10. 93/100". Walnut handle present w/only a couple of light dings. VG condition w/only very light surface rust. A nice example!
(154-173) ORIGINALLY $895.00 REDUCED TO $795.00
A russed sole leather pouch that held the friction primers, lanyard, thumbstall and other implements. The sides and ends were made of russet sole leather. Made with two covers, the inner one having end pieces sewed to it called "ears" which are still intact. The outer flap was a large section of leather that formed the backside as well. Two small belt loops sewn and fastened down by a brass rivet attached to the backside. The outer flap has three small holes in the form of a pyramid. Top hole measures 3 ½" in distance from bottom two holes which held some type of insignia. The latch tab loop has torn off and only ½ of the tab remains. Leather is in excellent condition, all seams intact. A nice example.
(M18095) ORIGINALLY $550.00 REDUCED TO $325.00
This implement was used to ignite the friction primer. When pulled creates friction that ignites the black gun powder inside the tube. The flame passes through the vent for instant ignition with the main powder's charge. The lanyard wood handle measures 4 ½" long with turned up ends. At its widest point it measures 1". The hemp-made rope measures 11' 6" with small iron "S" hook sewn to end. Excellent condition.
(M18100) ORIGINALLY $550.00 REDUCED TO $450.00
The accoutrement was used to ignite the charge in the artillery piece by pulling the primer in the artillery friction tube. The lanyard device consists of a turned wooden handle secured to a length of hemp line. Standard wooden spool, 4.5" in length & 1" in diameter, w/10' 9" rope cord attached to middle groove, and a small iron hook on the end. Slight wear to knob ends of lanyard, & the end hook is somewhat corroded, but the cord is still intact and in very good shape. A lanyard such as this is one of the basics of any Civil War Collection.
(M17378) ORIGINALLY $550.00 REDUCED TO $450.00
Wooden spool measuring 4.5" in length, and .875" in diameter, wrapped with 12' 7" of heavy twine with an 875" iron hook at the end. Hook exhibits corrosion, else VG.
(M17417) ORIGINALLY $550.00 REDUCED TO $450.00
This gunner’s level is in excellent condition. The brass just has a little tarnish that can easily be cleaned. The level itself is in perfect condition and still works. The adjustable slide is also in fine working order. The best part is the markings. Under a nice, crisp eagle in four lines is “US, Watervliet, Arsenal, 1863.”
(M17376) ORIGINALLY $3,500.00 REDUCED TO $2,950.00
The wrought iron tapered ring sabot, intact, has damage from being fired. Used the wood adapter, paper time fuse plug. The fuse hole has traces of the wood plug. Body of shell only lightly cleaned, by hand. Still has areas of light to moderate surface rust. More cleaning needed.
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(R11765) ORIGINALLY $975.00 REDUCED TO $800.00
Often called the "Atlanta" style of smooth Read shell because of the high convex style copper ring sabot. The projectile base has a lathe dimple and a slightly rounded nose. Used the wooden fuse plug, paper time fuse. Cleaned of surface rust and varnished. Nice smooth surface. Missing 2 inches of sabot, also bent inward. Location of recovery unknown.
(R13989) ORIGINALLY $495.00 REDUCED TO $375.00
With the presence of a threaded fuse hole for the copper fuse plug indicates that this is a late war production Read projectile. Wrought iron cup sabot with a lathe dimple on the bottom of the shell. Having lightly been cleaned, exhibits surface rust and light to moderate pitting.
(R13990) ORIGINALLY $495.00 REDUCED TO $325.00
Here is a nice example displaying the polygonal cavity of a CS 4.52" 12 lb. Spherical Shell. Edges around cavity are jagged and uneven and bear the threading for insertion of a Bormann time fuse. Overall, shell exhibits surface rust and pitting with evidence of shellac overtop. Outside of shell with markings in white paint read "11 / P.M." Shell surface with one gouged area.
The polygonal cavity demonstrates a method of casting the interior of a common spherical shell to improve the fragmentation. The cavity was cast with lines of weakness in various patterns. A unique shell to acquire.
(R13159) ORIGINALLY $350.00 REDUCED TO $215.00
This Confederate 4.52", 12-pound specimen is a smoothbore spherical solid-shot recovered from the battlefield at Honey Hill, South Carolina. In very good condition, this type solid shot was heavily used in the Civil War. Artillery projectile weighs twelve pounds and displays a hard, lightly pockmarked surface with a dark chocolate brown patina overall. Still visible on this solid shot is the center casting seam around its circumference. A collector's old inventory number "99" is hand numbered in white paint near the seam. A wonderful CS artillery artifact from the Civil War in South Carolina.
(R2792) ORIGINALLY $295.00 REDUCED TO $225.00
Fired from a 12-pound smoothbore 4.62" caliber gun. The copper fuse plug, paper time fuse in excellent condition and is flush with the body of the projectile. The outer rim of the adapter appears to have been tapped with a hammer, making it flush. Crude seam visible along the body. Cleaned, with minor areas of pitting. Found in Atlanta, GA.
(R13317) ORIGINALLY $450.00 REDUCED TO $375.00
When shell was recovered the fuse was found nearby. Punched at 5 second mark, no numbers are visible, heavily damaged Bormann sits in fuse hole nicely. The seam mold is visible on the projectile. Having been cleaned and varnished has a nice smooth surface. Location of recovery unknown.
(R13930) ORIGINALLY $350.00 REDUCED TO $275.00
Location of recovery unknown. Fired from the 8-inch Smoothbore gun or mortar gun. Has been cleaned. Exhibits moderate surface rust and pitting. Extra shipping is required.
(R14062) ORIGINALLY $225.00 REDUCED TO $195.00
This is the standard 6-pound canister used pre-Civil War and during the war. The unfired canister is in excellent condition, original and complete. The cylindrical specimen in wonderful condition is wrapped tight in sheet tin soldered at the seam and nailed to its wooden sabot. Tapered sabot with its light brown patina also in excellent condition. Becoming hard to find.
(M19298) ORIGINALLY $3,250.00 REDUCED TO $2,900.00
Fired from a 3.67" cal. rifle gun. Has six wide grooves on the cone. Missing the brass Schenkl Percussion fuse. The tail-knob is more flat than rounded on this pattern where as the nose is also flat across. A scarce pattern Schenkl cleaned and varnished. Light area of pitting. Found at Vicksburg.
(R13380) ORIGINALLY $695.00 REDUCED TO $575.00
Fired from a 3.67" cal. rifle. This style of projectile has six recessed ribs on the cone section. Slightly wider than other projectiles. Missing its Schenkl Percussion fuse. Shell has been cleaned, painted black and varnished. Moderate pitting over the entire projectile. Found at Vicksburg.
(R13417) ORIGINALLY $550.00 REDUCED TO $450.00
Found at Petersburg, VA in the early 1950's. Used in the 30 pounder Dahlgren Rifle, found along coastal and river battles in VA, NC and SC. The fuse used in this projectile is the Schenkl Navy percussion style which would easily screw into the shell. Ribs for gripping the papier-mache sabot are cast in a hook-slant pattern. Body has light to moderate areas of pitting.
(R11329) ORIGINALLY $1,250.00 REDUCED TO $895.00
Fired from a 32-pounder 6.25" cal. smoothbore gun. Lightly cleaned and varnished with light areas of pitting. Two minor casting flaws beside each other; one ½" deep and the other ¼" deep. Location of recovery unknown, but likely from the Deep South. Extra shipping required.
(R13938) ORIGINALLY $250.00 REDUCED TO $200.00
Found mostly in the deep South along the Mississippi River and Savannah, GA areas, fired rom a 42 pounder smoothbore gun. Shot was never cleaned when found. Covered with surface rust. Location of recovery unknown. Extra shipping required. Scarce projectile.
(R13939) ORIGINALLY $395.00 REDUCED TO $265.00
Fired from a 3.4" cal. Rifled Boat Howitzer. At the tip of this projectile is a small brass nose, purpose unknown. This projectile has four ribs arranged vertically around the shell's body. Designed as a bearing surface to diminish friction inside the cannon bore and also to aid in its flight. Dahlgren patented this pattern on August 6, 1861 under patent number 32,986. Underneath the lead cup sabot rounded iron base with five wide ribs. Around the lead cup sabot was a large groove which, was filled with rope, saturated with tallow and lamp-black, which acted as lubrication. This scarce bolt, seldom seen with its lead cup sabot, is in excellent condition. Has been lightly cleaned. Surface of iron still has a little of surface grime. Found with approx. 10 other "Blind Shell" Bolts when unearthed by a farmer this past spring outside of Richmond, VA. Still in the remains of a period shipping box.
(R13265) ORIGINALLY $2,950.00 REDUCED TO $2,600.00
Fired from a 3" wrought iron (ordnance) rifle. This non-excavated, non-fired Hotchkiss is in near-mint condition. Needs only the brass Hotchkiss fuse plug, paper time fuse that would easily screw into the shell. Nice lead band sabot. Has three deep flame grooves cut into the projectile.
(R13430) ORIGINALLY $350.00 REDUCED TO $250.00
Produced by the Federal Ordnance Department, here is a fired Type II Hotchkiss percussion shell in good condition complete with its base cup. Lead sabot is missing as is the shell's time fuse adapter in the nose of this Hotchkiss artillery round. The iron base cup is intact and complete with just some minor chipping along the top edge. Three deep flame grooves cut through the body and the base cup. Bottom of the base cap shows just remains of the standard lettering due to rust erosion. Body of the cylindrical shell has acquired a dark patina while the exterior wears a hard surface with moderate rust pockmarking. Length: 5½"; diameter: 2¾".
(R14060) ORIGINALLY $225.00 REDUCED TO $195.00