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12-PDR. SPHERICAL BORMANN SHELL ON ORIGINAL SABOT

12-PDR. SPHERICAL BORMANN SHELL ON ORIGINAL SABOT

Here is an original 12-pounder cannon ball still strapped to its wood sabot.  Iron cannon ball complete with an unpunched Bormann time fuse. The fuse has some minor dents from handling and storage,… (1268-578). Learn More »

US 3 INCH DYER SHELL WITH DANNER MUSEUM NUMBER “3”, FOUND AT WOLF’S HILL, GETTYSBURG

US 3 INCH DYER SHELL WITH DANNER MUSEUM NUMBER “3”, FOUND AT WOLF’S HILL, GETTYSBURG

This historic projectile is from the collection of the late L.M. Buehler of Gettysburg. This collection of projectiles represents one of the most amazing finds we have encountered since the first… (2025-3335). Learn More »

$3,750.00
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10” CONFEDERATE COLUMBIAD CANNON-TREDEGAR IRON WORKS - FORMER TEXAS MUSEUM

10” CONFEDERATE COLUMBIAD CANNON-TREDEGAR IRON WORKS - FORMER TEXAS MUSEUM

This large cast-iron cannon was produced at the Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond, Va. In 1836, a group of Richmond businessmen and industrialists led by Francis B. Deane, Jr. set about to capitalize on… (1268-1240). Learn More »

U.S. PARROTT TIME FUSE ADAPTER FROM CHANCELLORSVILLE

U.S. PARROTT TIME FUSE ADAPTER FROM CHANCELLORSVILLE

Parrott time fuse adapters were manufactured of zinc, have twelve threads to the inch, two spanner holes, and a larger central hole running through to insert the paper time fuse. This style adapter… (84-99). Learn More »

HOTCHKISS TIME FUSE ADAPTOR FROM BRANDY STATION

HOTCHKISS TIME FUSE ADAPTOR FROM BRANDY STATION

Excavated Hotchkiss time fuse adaptor. Brass with a flange and threads at top and narrow tube below. Used in Hotchkiss field artillery shells. A rolled paper time fuse would be placed in the central… (84-98). Learn More »

$40.00
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EXCAVATED U.S. 3” PARROTT SHELL FROM GETTYSBURG GAR POST #9

EXCAVATED U.S. 3” PARROTT SHELL FROM GETTYSBURG GAR POST #9

Here is a Gettysburg excavated Civil War Federal 3” field artillery projectile often referred to as a Parrott Type III shell excavated from an unknown location area on the Gettysburg battlefield… (2024-2135). Learn More »

BORMANN FUSE PUNCH

BORMANN FUSE PUNCH

This is a punch that was used to punch the Bormann time fuse. It is 4.5” in length. The handle is made of brass and is half-moon shaped. The punch shaft is made of steel and has a light surface… (2025-3107). Learn More »

$145.00
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US/CS 12-POUNDER CANISTER

US/CS 12-POUNDER CANISTER

This is an original, albeit partial, Civil War canister round for 12-pounder Napoleon, the smoothbore bronze cannon adopted in 1857 and one of main weapons of Civil War field artillery. This piece… (1202-486). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY PENDULUM HAUSSE LEATHER CASE

CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY PENDULUM HAUSSE LEATHER CASE

This is a scarce piece of Civil War artillery related leather. This is a pendulum hausse sight case. Pendulum Hausse sights were weighted brass pieces that were mounted on the breech of a cannon and… (2025-2038). Learn More »

CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY PENDULUM HAUSSE LEATHER CASE

CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY PENDULUM HAUSSE LEATHER CASE

This is a scarce piece of Civil War artillery related leather. This is a pendulum hausse sight case. Pendulum Hausse sights were weighted brass pieces that were mounted on the breech of a cannon and… (2025-2022). Learn More »

US 9 INCH NAVAL DAHLGREN SPHERICAL SHELL

US 9 INCH NAVAL DAHLGREN SPHERICAL SHELL

Fired from a 9 inch Dahlgren smoothbore. Hubbel patent water cap fuse with excellent markings which read, “ORD, Anchor 1859”.  Minor areas of light pitting. Recovered Vicksburg, Mississippi. … (2025-2658). Learn More »

$395.00
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3” SCHENKL CASE SHOT SHELL – ANTIETAM

3” SCHENKL CASE SHOT SHELL – ANTIETAM

This is an excavated 3” Schenkl case shot (filled with lead shrapnel balls) artillery shell in excellent “dug” condition. Iron surface remains good with only light surface rusting typical of any… (2025-2639). Learn More »

$395.00
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EXTRAORDINARILY RARE AND IMPORTANT CONFEDERATE RAINS BARREL TORPEDO - 1 OF 2 KNOWN - FROM THE TEXAS MUSEUM

EXTRAORDINARILY RARE AND IMPORTANT CONFEDERATE RAINS BARREL TORPEDO - 1 OF 2 KNOWN - FROM THE TEXAS MUSEUM

This is a Rains barrel torpedo that was recovered during the Civil War in Mobile Bay, AL. It was developed by Gabriel James Rains, Chief of the Confederate Torpedo Service. Gabriel Rains was born in… (1268-690). Learn More »

REVOLUTIONARY WAR 6-POUNDER BAR SHOT

REVOLUTIONARY WAR 6-POUNDER BAR SHOT

Much of the American Revolution took place on the seas between a budding Continental Navy and the powerful British Royal Navy. Naval gunners on both sides fired a range of specialized projectiles from… (1202-950). Learn More »

REVOLUTIONARY WAR 9-POUNDER BAR SHOT

REVOLUTIONARY WAR 9-POUNDER BAR SHOT

Much of the American Revolution took place on the seas between a budding Continental Navy and the powerful British Royal Navy. Naval gunners on both sides fired a range of specialized projectiles from… (1202-949). Learn More »

$2,250.00
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR / CIVIL WAR HAND GRENADE

REVOLUTIONARY WAR / CIVIL WAR HAND GRENADE

Offered here is a rare iron hand grenade. This is an early hand grenade and could easily date to the Revolutionary War-era with a visible mold seam and rough sprue mark on bottom. But we cannot say… (1202-952). Learn More »

BORMANN FUSE WRENCH WITH PARTIAL NEW JERSEY (?) MARKING

BORMANN FUSE WRENCH WITH PARTIAL NEW JERSEY (?) MARKING

These fuse wrenches were used to screw in and tighten the Bormann fuse in an artillery shell or case-shot. As Civil War artillery and ordnance aficionados will know, the Bormann fuse used a powder… (1202-450). Learn More »

VERY GOOD 1864 DATED US NAVY YARD MARKED PASS BOX FOR THE 32 POUNDER GUN

VERY GOOD 1864 DATED US NAVY YARD MARKED PASS BOX FOR THE 32 POUNDER GUN

The 32-pounder was an iron smoothbore cannon used on ships and in coastal fortifications. It was largely superseded by more advanced guns during the war but remained in service throughout, with the… (1268-669). Learn More »

3.8” HOTCHKISS BASE CUP WITH “RICHMOND, VA” LABEL FROM YORK SPRINGS, PA G.A.R. POST #37 COLLECTION

3.8” HOTCHKISS BASE CUP WITH “RICHMOND, VA” LABEL FROM YORK SPRINGS, PA G.A.R. POST #37 COLLECTION

Offered here is an early “battlefield pick-up” relic that was part of the collections on display at the York, PA, #37 “General Sedgwick” Grand Army of the Republic Post. The item is the iron… (1202-878). Learn More »

U.S. ARTILLERY FUSE POUCH, ARSENAL MARKED

U.S. ARTILLERY FUSE POUCH, ARSENAL MARKED

Very nice condition leather fuse pouch. The leather of the outer flap is in good condition with tooled edge and slight upward curl at the corners.  The latch tab is stitched to the underside of the… (2025-176). Learn More »


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CONFEDERATE ENLISTEDMAN'S ARTILLERY SHELL JACKET

This is a very fine identified Confederate shell jacket, allegedly worn by Private Edwin F. Barnes, 1st Company, Virginia Howitzers, Light Artillery, the famous Richmond Howitzers. Barnes initially enlisted April 1861, in Co. H of the 15th Virginia… (2025-1796). Learn More »

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