This original, Federal 3" Combination-Fuzed Schenkl percussion case-shot shell was recovered on Power's Hill in Gettysburg by Martin W. sometime after the battle. The three-inch Schenkl, in very good relic condition, was used more than any other Schenkl pattern shell in the Civil War. The lower portion of the zinc time-fuse adapter is still present in the nose showing the circular index plate calibrated in ½ second intervals along the top. Missing is the fuse rotator cap and inner fuse rotator components, as well as the paper-mache sabot. The projectile measures 9¼" long, has a diameter of 2.94" and weighs 9 pounds. Has seven raised vertical ribs on the conical tail. Body exterior exhibits moderate rust overall with a light film of surface dirt. Never cleaned. Exhibits a nice dark, mottled brown patina overall. This 3" Schenkl case-shot shell found on Power's Hill area of the Gettysburg Battlefield, is identified in John Geiselman's collection by his museum listing.

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The Horse Soldier is pleased to offer a number of items from the John P. Geiselman collection, a collection that was on display for many years at the Geiselman Country Store Museum on Barlow - Two Taverns Road. Geiselman began his collecting as a child in the early 1920s, and during the pre-World II period had access to artifacts that had been purchased earlier at the estate sales of the Trostle, Rogers, Rose, Weikert, and Wentz farms - local properties that figured prominently in the battle and its aftermath. During this period he had access as well to the Hill , Plank, and Stewart collections, and was able to acquire other items that had been sold from turn-of-the-century relics establishments such as the Danner, Ziegler, and Oak Ridge Museums. Furthermore, Geiselman carefully documented most artifacts, and collectors perusing the list will be able to note, in many instances, not only the source of the relic and the date of its recovery, but also the part of the battlefield from which it came. In other words, his collection is the last major grouping of Gettysburg artifacts assembled and documented by a local resident.

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