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1855 DATED 11-INCH SHOT/SHELL GAUGE
These simple iron ring gauges allowed for quick inspection and sorting of shot and shell by size, something of critical importance to a gun crew and a large task given the huge stacks of cannon balls… (490-6754). Learn More »
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 »
$1,295.00
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BRITISH ARTILLERY CRATE FOR 9-POUND SOLID SHOT
The smooth-bore, muzzle-loading 9-pounder cannon was a standard British field-piece in service from 1805 to 1881, with a maximum range of about 1,400 yards and notable service in the Napoleonic Wars… (2024-1155). Learn More »
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
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, 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 »
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 »
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 »
1857 US NAVY YARD WASHINGTON MARKED 10-INCH SHOT/SHELL GAUGE
This is a nice pre-Civil War US Navy shot or shell gauge dated 1857. The wood handle is missing, but iron tang and ring are intact, showing dark, with some light pitting, but good markings on the base… (490-6808). Learn More »
11-INCH SHOT/SHELL GAUGE
These simple iron ring gauges allowed for quick inspection and sorting of shot and shell by size, something of critical importance to a gun crew and a large task given the huge stacks of cannon balls… (490-6807). Learn More »
POSTWAR US NAVY YARD WASHINGTON ARTILLERY SHOTSHELL GAUGE
This shell gauge still has its wood handle with brass ferrule and is clearly marked on the base of the ring: “ORD. DEPT. U.S. N.Y.W. / 1867 / G.B. / [anchor]” on one side, and “STANDARD / SMALL… (490-6806). Learn More »
RARE USN GOSPORT NAVY YARD PRIMING FLASK
Gosport Shipyard was the original name of the facility in Portsmouth, Virginia, that was founded in 1767, passed into the hands of Virginia in the Revolution, was leased from that state by the U.S.… (490-6824). Learn More »
NICE U.S. ARTILLERY FUSE POUCH
The leather is in nice, smooth condition with a pleasing dark brown tone. The latch tab is stitched to the underside of the flap. This tab remains unbroken but well worn. The outer flap is only… (490-6254). Learn More »
THEFT REPORTED AT AUTUMN GETTYSBURG SHOW
A vendor at the Autumn Gettysburg Civil War show held at the Allstar Events Complex on Oct. 28-29 reported that a Maryland sword belt plate valued at $3500 was stolen from a display case on Sunday…. Learn More »
BOOKLET ON 18TH CENTURY BRITISH ARTILLERY AMMUNITION FROM THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE DEAN S. THOMAS
The title of this pamphlet is “BRITISH ARTILLERY AMMUNITION 1780” by Adrian B. Caruana and published by Museum Restoration Service of Bloomfield, Ontario, Canada in 1979. Yellow heavy stock paper… (236-416). Learn More »
U.S. NAVY FRICTION PRIMER BOX
Small leather box to hold friction primers were carried on the belt (past terminology designated this type box as a Navy fuse box). The box is relatively square in shape to accommodate the shape of… (490-5342). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY FUSE POUCH WITH LEAD FINIAL
Brown leather Confederate artillery fuse pouch is in good condition. This is the leather pouch that went on the side of the Confederate artilleryman. It held his paper time fuses for firing the… (381-20). Learn More »
$3,150.00
Originally $3,950.00
CIVIL WAR 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… (490-2928). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE TEN SECOND PAPER TIME FUSE
This ten-second fuse originated from the magazine at Fort Jackson, Louisiana. Fuse was recovered by a Union soldier in 1862, who packaged several in a box and documented it by writing the information… (R21944). Learn More »
$200.00
Originally $295.00
CONFEDERATE TEN SECOND PAPER TIME FUSE
This ten-second fuse originated from the magazine at Fort Jackson, Louisiana. Fuse was recovered by a Union soldier in 1862, who packaged several in a box and documented it by writing the information… (R21942). Learn More »
$200.00
Originally $295.00
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A FINE EXAMPLE OF A CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMAN'S KEPI
This cap's crown, top and base band are made from a medium weight open weave woolen fabric which may be a blend of sorts. It certainly looks "home spun". The kepi gives indications of being a depot made item but may actually have been homemade as… (1268-037). Learn More »
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