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CS 3-INCH TENNESSEE PATTERN MULLANE SHELL

CS 3-INCH TENNESSEE PATTERN MULLANE SHELL

This is an excavated example of the Mullane shell for the 3-inch Ordnance Rifle that shows signs of being intentionally damaged before completion either to prevent it falling into Federal hands or… (2026-1292). Learn More »

24-POUNDER COEHORN MORTAR SECTIONED SHELL

24-POUNDER COEHORN MORTAR SECTIONED SHELL

A very good example of a 24-pounder shell with 7/8” fuze hole, sectioned to show the powder chamber and fuze opening. Dickey & George (1993) p.51 discuss these shells, noting that the smaller… (844-212). Learn More »

EXCELLENT SET OF CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY GUNNER’S CALIPERS

EXCELLENT SET OF CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY GUNNER’S CALIPERS

This is an excellent set of Civil War-era artillery gunner’s calipers.  A scarce artilleryman’s implement, these are believed to have been issued at a rate of one for every six guns. Gunner… (844-58). Learn More »

3.8-INCH HOTCHKISS SHELL FOR JAMES RIFLE FROM CHANCELLORSVILLE

3.8-INCH HOTCHKISS SHELL FOR JAMES RIFLE FROM CHANCELLORSVILLE

Hotchkiss 3.8-Inch projectiles were used in the 14-pounder James Rifle, with Hotchkiss 3.67-Inch rounds in theory for rifled 6-pounder guns. The nomenclature of the guns is muddied by the broader use… (2026-1283). Learn More »

3-INCH DYER CASE SHOT

3-INCH DYER CASE SHOT

These were for a long time identified as Confederate “Burton” projectiles, as prominently noted on this one in old white paint. For the discussion and the corrected identification see Dickey &… (2026-1286). Learn More »

3-INCH DYER CASE SHOT

3-INCH DYER CASE SHOT

Another case of mistaken identity. This case shot is prominently marked on one side in old white paint “C.S.” in an oval over “BLAKELY” with the initials “T.I.W.” below in slightly smaller… (2026-1293). Learn More »

$495.00
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SCARCE CS 3-INCH ARCHER BOLT WITH EXPANSION BAND IN PLACE

SCARCE CS 3-INCH ARCHER BOLT WITH EXPANSION BAND IN PLACE

A very good example of the scarce Confederate 3” Archer bolt, excavated but unfired with the usually missing lead expansion band in place. These were produced at Tredegar and copied by other… (1268-530). Learn More »

SECTIONED 3-INCH DYER CASE SHOT

SECTIONED 3-INCH DYER CASE SHOT

A Civil War 3-inch Dyer pattern case shot for the widely used 3-Inch Ordnance Rifle in the field artillery. This would be an educational addition to any Civil War artillery collection or display,… (1202-1325). Learn More »

ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR NON-EXCAVATED 3-INCH HOTCHKISS CANISTER ROUND

ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR NON-EXCAVATED 3-INCH HOTCHKISS CANISTER ROUND

Canister was the close-in and sometimes last-ditch anti-personnel round for Civil War artillery. At a distance artillery crews would fire case-shot at infantry- explosive shells filled with shrapnel… (1130-18). Learn More »

$2,295.00
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SECTIONED CIVIL WAR US 3” HOTCHKISS SHELL

SECTIONED CIVIL WAR US 3” HOTCHKISS SHELL

A very educational example of the standard US Hotchkiss artillery shell used in the 3-inch Ordnance Rifle field guns, a widely used artillery piece in the Civil War. The shell was made in three… (844-213). Learn More »

BRASS HANDLED-BORMANN TIME FUSE PUNCH

BRASS HANDLED-BORMANN TIME FUSE PUNCH

This is a sharp tool that was used to punch the Bormann time fuse at its proper “second” mark. It is 4 1/2” in length. The handle is made of cast brass and is half-moon shaped. The punch shaft… (844-155). Learn More »

$165.00
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ARTILLERY SPANNER WRENCH FOR NAVY WATER-CAP FUSES

ARTILLERY SPANNER WRENCH FOR NAVY WATER-CAP FUSES

This is a scarce original spanner wrench for artillery fuses. Constructed entirely of hand forged iron with visible striata on the surface. This fits fuses used in US Navy with water-cap covers. The… (844-153). Learn More »

PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 8-SECOND FUSES - 1864

PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 8-SECOND FUSES - 1864

This pack of 8-second artillery fuses originates from the Frankford Arsenal and was produced in 1864. The pack is constructed of a drilled wood block covered with a printed paper label. This paper… (844-131). Learn More »

ORIGINAL UNOPENED PACK OF U.S. FRICTION PRIMERS - FRANKFORD ARSENAL - 1864

ORIGINAL UNOPENED PACK OF U.S. FRICTION PRIMERS - FRANKFORD ARSENAL - 1864

This is an original, unopened package of Federal artillery friction primers. The pack consists of a drilled wood block, containing five friction primers, wrapped completely in dark blue paper. The… (1202-1343). Learn More »

$225.00
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PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 20-SECOND FUSES

PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 20-SECOND FUSES

This pack of 20-second artillery fuses originates from the Frankford Arsenal and was produced in 1864. These longer burning fuses are harder to find than the short-burning fuses. The pack is… (1202-1349). Learn More »

$75.00
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CS 3.67” MARSHALL, TX ARSENAL-POINTED SCHENKL BOLT - REC. PROVENCAL, LA

CS 3.67” MARSHALL, TX ARSENAL-POINTED SCHENKL BOLT - REC. PROVENCAL, LA

Manufactured at the Marshall Arsenal, Marshall, Texas. The design utilized many features from the Federal Schenkl style, but is a unique CS design. The Confederates replaced the paper sleeve from the… (2026-534). Learn More »

EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE 3” ARCHER BOLT - SHILOH, TN

EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE 3” ARCHER BOLT - SHILOH, TN

The design was likely produced by Dr. Robert Archer, a partner of Joseph Anderson, the superintendent at the Tredegar Foundry in Richmond, VA. Constructed of cast iron, this bolt specimen features a… (2026-519). Learn More »

1863 WATERVLIET ARSENAL MARKED GUNNER’S LEVEL

1863 WATERVLIET ARSENAL MARKED GUNNER’S LEVEL

This gunner’s level is clearly marked across the top on one side with an eagle over “U.S. / WATERVLIET / ARSENAL/ 1863.” This was an essential artillery tool enabling an artillery crew to… (1202-1331). Learn More »

LONG STYLE CONFEDERATE FUSE ADAPTER FROM GETTYSBURG

LONG STYLE CONFEDERATE FUSE ADAPTER FROM GETTYSBURG

The most widely used Confederate fuse plugs were the copper time fuse adapters with two spanner holes in the head. These fuse adapters came in various lengths and head diameters. This long style was… (2025-1670). Learn More »

$145.00
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RELIC US 3” HOTCHKISS FUSE ADAPTER FROM GETTYSBURG

RELIC US 3” HOTCHKISS FUSE ADAPTER FROM GETTYSBURG

Brass Hotchkiss fuse adapter measuring approximately 2.25” long. From a fired shell. Head is flanged with a screwdriver slot and measures about 1.2” in diameter. Threads run about 1/2” down the… (2025-1666). Learn More »


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CONFEDERATE DEEP SOUTH DEPOT ENLISTEDMAN'S KEPI

Federal soldier George Wilson, 21st Missouri Infantry (US), captured this cap at the Fort Blakely fight near Mobile, Alabama April 9th, 1865.  The cap appears to have been mass produced at a clothing depot and this depot used a distinctive light… (2025-300). Learn More »

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