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ARTILLERY PRIMING WIRE FOR LARGE CANNONS

ARTILLERY PRIMING WIRE FOR LARGE CANNONS

This is a tool for punching a hole in the powder bag through the cannon vent hole. Made of stout wire, it is 25” long overall with a 2” diameter loop handle at the top. The business end features a… (1268-473). Learn More »

ARTILLERY VENT PUNCH FOR FIELD GUNS

ARTILLERY VENT PUNCH FOR FIELD GUNS

This is a tool for clearing the vent of any obstructions such as pieces of fired friction primers. It has a six-sided head with a hole in the center, and an 8” wire brazed to it. The wire ends with… (1268-471). Learn More »

RARE PACK OF CONFEDERATE, RICHMOND ARSENAL, FIVE-SECOND ARTILLERY FUZES

RARE PACK OF CONFEDERATE, RICHMOND ARSENAL, FIVE-SECOND ARTILLERY FUZES

Offered here is a rare, nice condition, original pack of five-second time fuzes manufactured at the Richmond Arsenal in Virginia during the Civil War. Pack is constructed of a drilled wood block that… (1268-513). Learn More »

RARE PACK OF CONFEDERATE, RICHMOND ARSENAL, ARTILLERY FRICTION PRIMERS

RARE PACK OF CONFEDERATE, RICHMOND ARSENAL, ARTILLERY FRICTION PRIMERS

Offered here is a very rare, nice condition, original pack of artillery friction primers manufactured at the Richmond Arsenal in Virginia during the Civil War. These “primers” are what was placed… (1268-512). Learn More »

PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 5-SECOND FUSES

PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 5-SECOND FUSES

This pack of 5-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… (1202-456). Learn More »

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 good condition. The iron hook at the end of the hemp lanyard was… (1268-592). Learn More »

AMERICAN POWDER MILLS BOSTON CIRCULAR LABEL

AMERICAN POWDER MILLS BOSTON CIRCULAR LABEL

Measures 6” in diameter. Nice woodcut of a cannon in center; printed on pink paper. Minor damage to each. [ss] [PH:L] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE… (516-572). Learn More »

$35.00
Originally $44.00

RARE EXPERIMENTAL 10-POUNDER PARROTT SHELL

RARE EXPERIMENTAL 10-POUNDER PARROTT SHELL

While the Parrott elongated shell was the standard ammunition for the 3-inch rifled cannons during the Civil War. This specimen is believed to be a very rare early or experimental variation. This… (490-7004). Learn More »

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

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

Measuring 2.9” in diameter and 8” tall, and weighing 6 pounds 15 ounces, this is an original, non-excavated, complete, intact and nicely marked Civil War canister round for the 3-Inch Ordnance… (2025-37). Learn More »

BRITISH ARTILLERY SHIPPING CRATE

BRITISH ARTILLERY SHIPPING CRATE

This is one of several scarce British artillery crates that recently came to hand, some of which were marked “Quebec.” This is clearly stenciled in black on one end: “11/59” / “W[broad… (2024-1156). Learn More »

BRITISH ARTILLERY SHIPPING CRATE

BRITISH ARTILLERY SHIPPING CRATE

This is one of several scarce British artillery crates that recently came to hand, some of which were marked “Quebec.” Along with other ordnance and shipping markings, this is clearly stenciled at… (2024-1154). Learn More »

U.S. 3” SCHENKL PERCUSSION SHELL – EAST CAVALRY FIELD, GETTYSBURG - GEISELMAN COLLECTION

U.S. 3” SCHENKL PERCUSSION SHELL – EAST CAVALRY FIELD, GETTYSBURG - GEISELMAN COLLECTION

This Federal, intact 3” Schenkl percussion shell specimen is a wonderful artillery relic recovered from East Cavalry Field sometime after the Battle of Gettysburg. The percussion shell measures 9”… (2024-2389). Learn More »

U.S. 3” SCHENKL PERCUSSION SHELL FRAGMENT RECOVERED AT HUNTERSTOWN NEAR GETTYSBURG - GEISELMAN COLLECTION

U.S. 3” SCHENKL PERCUSSION SHELL FRAGMENT RECOVERED AT HUNTERSTOWN NEAR GETTYSBURG - GEISELMAN COLLECTION

Here is a large, very fine example of shell fragment from a fired, 3” Schenkl percussion projectile that was recovered from the battle of Hunterstown near Gettysburg.   Once part of the Detrick… (1179-1293). Learn More »

ARTILLERY GIMLET FOR 12-INCH GUN – WATERVLIET ARSENAL

ARTILLERY GIMLET FOR 12-INCH GUN – WATERVLIET ARSENAL

The "gimlet" has a screw on the end and was intended to be used to remove broken pieces of friction primers from the vent. It could also serve as a priming wire to poke a hole in the powder bag. This… (2024-2312). Learn More »

STONE MOLD HALF FOR LARGE GRAPE SHOT

STONE MOLD HALF FOR LARGE GRAPE SHOT

This piece is an early mold half for a round grape shot ball. This piece measures approximately 3.5” x 2” x 2.5”. The cavity measures just shy of 2” in diameter. The funnel leading into the… (236-1026). Learn More »

PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 5-SECOND FUSES

PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 5-SECOND FUSES

This pack of 5-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… (2024-2339). Learn More »

ARTILLERY VENT PUNCH FOR 12-INCH MORTAR – WATERVLIET ARSENAL

ARTILLERY VENT PUNCH FOR 12-INCH MORTAR – WATERVLIET ARSENAL

This is a tool for clearing the vent of any obstructions. It has an octagonal head with a hole in the center, and a 21” wire brazed to it. The wire tappers at the end. The flat head is stamped,… (2024-2314). Learn More »

RELIC -- US NAVAL WATERCAP FUSE WITH BUSHING, DATED 1864

RELIC -- US NAVAL WATERCAP FUSE WITH BUSHING, DATED 1864

Excavated naval watercap fuse dated 1864 and in good condition. This fuse is made of brass with flange on top, with threaded portion and tapered body. A brass bushing is on this fuse to fit into… (2024-2327). Learn More »

3” HOTCHKISS SHELL WITH GETTYSBURG TAG – FROM YORK SPRINGS GAR POST

3” HOTCHKISS SHELL WITH GETTYSBURG TAG – FROM YORK SPRINGS GAR POST

This shell is part of the collection that was housed at the York Springs GAR Post 551.  Many of the items were collected and curated by David Starry, a Civil War veteran who served in an emergency… (1202-230). Learn More »

U.S. ARTILLERY FUSE POUCH MARKED “US”

U.S. ARTILLERY FUSE POUCH MARKED “US”

Very nice condition leather fuse pouch. The leather of the outer flap is in very good condition.  There is some crazing on the top “hinge” area of the flap. There is a deep “US” stamp on the… (864-14). Learn More »


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A FORAGE CAP THAT "WHISTLES DIXIE"

This coffee-colored wool forage cap was discovered in Morristown, Tennessee in 1964 by a Mr. Robert Walter. Based on the pre-war model 1858 cap it certainly is a wool and cotton blend and measures 3 7/8 inches high in the front and it rises to as… (1268-554). Learn More »

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