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NICE U.S. ARTILLERY GUNNER’S WAIST BELT WITH FUSE AND PRIMER POUCHES

NICE U.S. ARTILLERY GUNNER’S WAIST BELT WITH FUSE AND PRIMER POUCHES

Offered here is a gunner’s accoutrement set consisting of a leather fuse pouch and a friction primer pouch on a rarely seen gunner’s waist belt. The leather waist belt is a rare piece. This… (1268-587). Learn More »

WATERVLIET ARSENAL MARKED CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY FUSE POUCH

WATERVLIET ARSENAL MARKED CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY FUSE POUCH

This is the regulation Civil War artillery gunner’s or fuse pouch, complete, in good condition, and nicely marked on the outer flap above the stitching for the latch tab, “U.S. / WATERVLIET /… (1202-449). Learn More »

12-PDR. SPHERICAL BORMANN SHELL

12-PDR. SPHERICAL BORMANN SHELL

This is the type of artillery round fired from smoothbore Napoleon cannons. Iron cannonball is in good condition with some moderate pitting overall. Ball has been drilled and flushed. The Bormann fuse… (1179-211). Learn More »

$325.00
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IMPORTANT IDENTIFIED AND CAPTURED CONFEDERATE LIMBER/CAISSON CHEST

IMPORTANT IDENTIFIED AND CAPTURED CONFEDERATE LIMBER/CAISSON CHEST

  Initially one should be aware that limbers carry one ammo chest, caissons carry two. Caissons carry a spare wheel, limbers do not. Limbers are pulled by horses and can be attached to a gun and or… (2025-297). Learn More »

$13,000.00
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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 PRIMING WIRE FOR CANNONS

ARTILLERY PRIMING WIRE FOR CANNONS

This is a tool for punching a hole in the powder bag through the cannon vent hole. Made of stout wire, it is 16.5” long overall with a 2” diameter loop handle at the top. The business end features… (1268-472). Learn More »

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 ARTILLERY GUNNER’S CALIPERS

CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY GUNNER’S CALIPERS

This is an excellent set of Civil War-era artillery gunner’s calipers.  A scarce artilleryman’s implement, these are believed to have been issued at a rate of one for every six guns. Gunner… (1268-590). 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 »

$395.00
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CONFEDERATE 6LB SPHERICAL SHOT – TRIANGULAR FIELD/DEVIL’S DEN AREA

CONFEDERATE 6LB SPHERICAL SHOT – TRIANGULAR FIELD/DEVIL’S DEN AREA

This dug Confederate 3.67” spherical shot was recovered long ago on private property near the area just below Devil’s Den - in the vicinity of the “Triangular Field”.  Its condition is… (2025-196). Learn More »

$895.00
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US/CS 12-POUND SMOOTHBORE CANISTER PLATE WITH 7 CANISTER SHOT RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG – ZIEGLER COLLECTION / GEISELMAN COLLECTION

US/CS 12-POUND SMOOTHBORE CANISTER PLATE WITH 7 CANISTER SHOT RECOVERED AT GETTYSBURG – ZIEGLER COLLECTION / GEISELMAN COLLECTION

This specimen of Civil War ammunition consists of the remnants of a 12-pounder smoothbore stand of canister gathered from the Gettysburg battlefield. Originally from the Ziegler Collection, this early… (2025-100). Learn More »

$695.00
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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 »


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JULY 1863 LETTER BY FAMED COL. JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN OF THE 20TH MAINE

This letter comes from the hand of famed Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain of the 20th Maine and is written to his wife from his shelter tent in the Shenandoah Valley near Front Royal. Dated July 24th 1863, Col. Chamberlain details the fight of… (557-250). Learn More »

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