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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
ON HOLD

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 »

$40.00
SOLD

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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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 »

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… (2025-540). Learn More »

ASSORTMENT OF SCALE MODEL CANNON BY RUSSELL A. NORGAN

ASSORTMENT OF SCALE MODEL CANNON BY RUSSELL A. NORGAN

Excellent condition assortment of handcrafted, limited edition scale model cannon.  Priced at $1,250.00 each except for the limber chest, which is priced at $850.00.  Each item has its corresponding… (2025-). Learn More »

TAYLOR FUSE IGNITER

TAYLOR FUSE IGNITER

Here is a tin fuse igniter for Taylor’s time fuse. The Taylor fuse was patented April 11, 1865, so did not see any use during the Civil War. The purpose of these tin “igniters” was to direct the… (1202-455). Learn More »

TAYLOR FUSE IGNITER

TAYLOR FUSE IGNITER

Here is a tin fuse igniter for Taylor’s time fuse. The Taylor fuse was patented April 11, 1865, so did not see any use during the Civil War. The purpose of these tin “igniters” was to direct the… (1202-454). 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… (1202-471). 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 »

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

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 »

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 »

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 »

1855 DATED 11-INCH SHOT/SHELL GAUGE

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 »

BRITISH ARTILLERY CRATE FOR 9-POUND SOLID SHOT

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

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 »

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 »

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 »

11-INCH SHOT/SHELL GAUGE

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 »

RARE USN GOSPORT NAVY YARD PRIMING FLASKN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COPPER SABOT FROM 3” MULLANE SHELL FROM GETTYSBURG

COPPER SABOT FROM 3” MULLANE SHELL FROM GETTYSBURG

Found in Gettysburg after the battle. From the Soldier’s National Museum auction of 2014. Copper sabot stripped from a Confederate 3” Mullane artillery shell. The sabot is a round disk with a… (224-514). Learn More »

MEXICAN WAR TO CIVIL WAR PORTFIRE STOCK

MEXICAN WAR TO CIVIL WAR PORTFIRE STOCK

Before the introduction of the friction primer it was necessary to keep a ready flame handy for the lighting of linstocks carrying slow match to fire the gun or to fire it directly and even later they… (1158-07). Learn More »

RARE 10” MORTAR SHELL (FRENCH & INDIAN OR REVOLUTIONARY WAR) FROM FORT TICONDEROGA MUSEUM COLLECTION

RARE 10” MORTAR SHELL (FRENCH & INDIAN OR REVOLUTIONARY WAR) FROM FORT TICONDEROGA MUSEUM COLLECTION

This early mortar shell was once housed in the Fort Ticonderoga Museum collection. It is an excavated 10” mortar shell in relic condition. The iron body of the shell is in solid condition with… (1117-26). Learn More »

COMPLETE PACKAGE OF TAYLOR FUSE IGNITERS

COMPLETE PACKAGE OF TAYLOR FUSE IGNITERS

Here is a paper-wrapped stack of tin fuse igniters for Taylor’s time fuse. The whole stack is wrapped in tan packing paper. The packing paper is water damaged, missing a few fragments, and quite… (727-50). Learn More »

THEFT FROM GRAVESITE OF GEN. JOHN REYNOLDS

THEFT FROM GRAVESITE OF GEN. JOHN REYNOLDS

A large artillery shell, one of pair that sit on either side of the grave of Gen. John F. Reynolds in Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, PA has been removed from the site. If anyone comes into contact…. Learn More »

CONFEDERATE 32 LB CANISTER BALL FROM ATLANTA

CONFEDERATE 32 LB CANISTER BALL FROM ATLANTA

Offered is a Confederate canister ball from Atlanta Georgia. Each weighs approximately 1 lb. 4 oz. and are 2.10” in diameter.  All show signs of moderate to heavy rust. These were uncovered during… (R3556). Learn More »


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