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ARILLERY TANGENT SIGHT FROM THE GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD AND MILLER POST #551, YORK SPRINGS, PA

ARILLERY TANGENT SIGHT FROM THE GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD AND MILLER POST #551, YORK SPRINGS, PA

This Civil War artillery tangent scale, or sight, is completely original and was once held by Miller G.A.R. Post 551, Department of PA, located in York Springs, here in Adams County, who were… (286-1342). Learn More »

UNOPENED PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 15-SECOND FUSES

UNOPENED PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 15-SECOND FUSES

This pack of 15-second artillery fuses originates from the Frankford Arsenal and was produced in 1864. These 15-second fuses are harder to find than the short-burning fuses. The pack is constructed of… (1179-1313). Learn More »

$75.00
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RELIC BORMANN FUSE FROM MARYLAND HEIGHTS

RELIC BORMANN FUSE FROM MARYLAND HEIGHTS

The Bormann fuse is named after its inventor, Belgian Army Captain Charles G. Bormann. This pattern of fuse is in the shape of a thick disk. Measures approximately 1.6” in diameter and 0.5” thick… (2024-1197). Learn More »

U.S. ARTILLERY SPONGE FOR 12-POUNDER CANNON

U.S. ARTILLERY SPONGE FOR 12-POUNDER CANNON

Seven-foot-long rammer for 12-pounder cannon.  Wood staff is 1.4” in diameter. One end has an 8” long sponge head. Sponge is shaggy dark brown wool. Opposite end has wood rammer head. Wood has… (1179-1142). Learn More »

$1,450.00
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U.S. ARTILLERY WORM

U.S. ARTILLERY WORM

Worm for 12-pounder cannon.  Measures 7’3” overall. Wood staff is 1.6” in diameter. One end has a 9” long iron “corkscrew” head. The two points make approximately three twists. They may… (1179-1141). Learn More »

$1,250.00
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CIVIL WAR US ARTILLERY LANYARD

CIVIL WAR US ARTILLERY LANYARD

A standard implement with every artillery piece, this rare, Civil War-era artillery gunner’s lanyard has survived the years in excellent condition. The iron hook at the end of the hemp lanyard was… (1256-97). Learn More »

$395.00
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U.S. / C.S. 12-POUNDER SOLID SHOT – FROM G.A.R. “SKELLY” POST #9, GETTYSBURG

U.S. / C.S. 12-POUNDER SOLID SHOT – FROM G.A.R. “SKELLY” POST #9, GETTYSBURG

This is the most common solid shot projectile of any caliber used during the Civil War by both the Federal and Confederate forces. This is a solid iron cannon ball with dark brown tone and smooth… (490-6995). Learn More »

U.S. 12-POUNDER SPHERICAL BORMANN CASE SHOT SHELL FROM G.A.R. SKELLY POST #9, GETTYSBURG

U.S. 12-POUNDER SPHERICAL BORMANN CASE SHOT SHELL FROM G.A.R. SKELLY POST #9, GETTYSBURG

This is a typical iron cannon ball of the era. Hollow iron ball filled with case shot and has a Bormann time fuse. These shells were for the 12-pounder smoothbore "Napoleon" cannons. Bormann fuse is… (490-6994). Learn More »

CONFEDERATE 3” MULLANE COMMON SHELL

CONFEDERATE 3” MULLANE COMMON SHELL

Here is a fired Confederate 3” bourreleted Mullane Type 1 common shell recovered from an unknown battlefield location. Made for the 3” Ordnance Rifle. Also known as a “Tennessee Sabot”, this… (490-7005). Learn More »

U.S. / C.S. 12-POUNDER SOLID SHOT – FROM G.A.R. “SKELLY” POST #9, GETTYSBURG

U.S. / C.S. 12-POUNDER SOLID SHOT – FROM G.A.R. “SKELLY” POST #9, GETTYSBURG

This is the most common solid shot projectile of any caliber used during the Civil War by both the Federal and Confederate forces. This is a solid iron cannon ball with dark brown tone and smooth… (490-6993). Learn More »

RARE CONFEDERATE 2.5” BRITTEN BOLT

RARE CONFEDERATE 2.5” BRITTEN BOLT

This 2.5” Britten projectile was used exclusively by the Confederates for their imported British Blakely rifled cannon.  This is a solid iron “bolt.” The iron displays a dark brown tone with… (490-7003). Learn More »

$1,150.00
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U.S. / C.S. 6-POUNDER SOLID SHOT – FROM ANTIETAM

U.S. / C.S. 6-POUNDER SOLID SHOT – FROM ANTIETAM

This is a simple solid shot projectile used in outdated 6-pounder cannons left over from the Mexican War. A very few were still in use during the Civil War, mostly by Confederate forces. This is a… (490-6998). Learn More »

$395.00
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RARE, EXCAVATED, CONFEDERATE 3” ARCHER BOLT WITH SABOT -- ANTIETAM

RARE, EXCAVATED, CONFEDERATE 3” ARCHER BOLT WITH SABOT -- ANTIETAM

Here is an excavated, Confederate 3” field artillery projectile commonly referred to as an Archer Bolt. The design was likely produced by Dr. Robert Archer a partner of Joseph Anderson, the… (2024-1378). Learn More »

FIRED U.S. 3” HOTCHKISS CASE-SHOT

FIRED U.S. 3” HOTCHKISS CASE-SHOT

Offered here is a very nice excavated Union artillery shell that was fired and, partially, detonated.  This is an iron, 3” Hotchkiss artillery shell that was intended to be fired from a 10-pounder… (490-7002). Learn More »

US 2.9” 10LB PARROTT SHELL RECOVERED ON THE FAIRFIELD ROAD AT GETTYSBURG BY KEN BREAM

US 2.9” 10LB PARROTT SHELL RECOVERED ON THE FAIRFIELD ROAD AT GETTYSBURG BY KEN BREAM

Shell is complete and has an iron surface that is mostly smooth except for some minor scattered surface pitting and very light surface rust. Nose has the remains of the percussion fuse plug while the… (2024-1674). Learn More »

BORMANN FUSE FROM CULP'S HILL - OLINGER COLLECTION

BORMANN FUSE FROM CULP'S HILL - OLINGER COLLECTION

This Bormann fuse measures 2" in diameter and is heavily rusted. This item was part of the George Olinger collection; Olinger was the former President of the Harrisburg Civil War Round Table, formed… (2024-1678). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR “SPINNER” QUILL PRIMERS FOR NAVAL CANNONS

CIVIL WAR “SPINNER” QUILL PRIMERS FOR NAVAL CANNONS

These Naval cannon primers are constructed using fowl quills; less likely to corrode around salt water. These are percussion, not friction primers.  In use, these were ignited by the blow from a… (2024-1521). Learn More »

U.S. ARTILLERY GUNNER’S HAVERSACK

U.S. ARTILLERY GUNNER’S HAVERSACK

This is one of the implements utilized by U.S. artillery gun crews during the Civil War, being a gunner's haversack in good condition. With each field piece in battery, such a haversack would be used… (490-7010). Learn More »

$1,100.00
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CIVIL WAR US ARTILLERY LANYARD

CIVIL WAR US ARTILLERY LANYARD

A standard implement with every artillery piece, this rare, Civil War-era artillery gunner’s lanyard has survived the years in excellent condition. The iron hook at the end of the hemp lanyard was… (490-7009). Learn More »

$395.00
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BOOK – FIELD ARTILLERY PROJECTILES OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865 BY KERKSIS & DICKEY

BOOK – FIELD ARTILLERY PROJECTILES OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865 BY KERKSIS & DICKEY

First edition, hardcover signed by both authors. Limited to 500 numbered copies, this is #303. Text clean and unmarked; 307 pages, 8.5” x 11”. The binding is tight and square. Cover is bright and… (2024-1206). Learn More »


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RARE IDENTIFIED 65th NY SERGEANT’S JACKET, WITH MANSCRIPT MATERIAL: 1st U.S. CHASSEURS

This is an extremely rare, early-war uniform jacket, with related material, belonging to a sergeant of the 65th New York, who enlisted at the beginning of the war as the regiment’s commissary sergeant, and gained a lieutenant’s commission in a… (1179-233). Learn More »

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