Civil War artillery gimlets were used to remove broken friction primers or other obstructions from the vent hole of a cannon tube.

This example shows very light surface rust, a wood handle with its original finish with no cracks, peened to a copper collar. The threads are in excellent condition. Measures 10.9” long. Handle measures 4” wide.  [cm][ph:L]

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