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ARTILLERY VENT PUNCH
This 5.25” long tool was used by US and CS artillery during the Civil War. Made up of a 4.25” long rod attached an octagonal head. This head has a hole in the center. These were used to… (844-84). Learn More »
REVOLUTIONARY WAR IRON BAR SHOT, CYLINDRICAL-HEAD ("HAMMER") TYPE, RECOVERED IN THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY, CIRCA LATE 18TH CENTURY
A solid wrought- and cast-iron bar shot of the cylindrical-head form, comprising two drum-shaped heads united by a single rigid bar. Bar shot — "dismantling shot" — was anti-rigging ordnance fired… (1298-21). Learn More »
REVOLUTIONARY WAR / WAR OF 1812 IRON BAR SHOT (c. 1775-1815)
Iron bar shot of the classic two-headed ("dumbbell") form: a pair of solid cast-iron spheres joined by a heavy central bar. USE: Bar shot was first and foremost an anti-rigging round. In a naval… (1298-20). Learn More »
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 »
$675.00
Originally $1,250.00
SCARCE CONFEDERATE 6-POUNDER BORMAN CANNON BALL FROM GETTYSBURG
This is a nice, excavated 6-pounder cannon ball. Iron body exhibits pitting typical of a “dug” item. Fuse is missing, leaving the wide threaded recess that once held the Borman fuse. The under… (2026-1550). Learn More »
$1,295.00
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RARE CIVIL WAR ERA US 24-POUNDER CASE SHOT SHELL, SECTIONED FOR DISPLAY
A superb example of an original U.S. 24-pounder case shot artillery shell, professionally sectioned to reveal the interior construction. The cast iron body retains excellent definition, displaying the… (1262-38). Learn More »
PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 5-SECOND ARTILLERY FUZES
Original pack of 5-second time fuzes manufactured at the Frankford Arsenal in Philadelphia, PA during the Civil War. Pack is constructed of a drilled wood block that holds five paper time fuses.… (1202-1346). Learn More »
3-INCH VIRGINIA PATTERN BOURRELATED READ SHELL FROM SPOTSYLVANIA
This is a very good example recovered at Spotsylvania in 1968 that retains its original Confederate copper band sabot at its base and time-fuze adapter in its nose. Attractive painted recovery… (2026-1288). Learn More »
$595.00
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CS 3-INCH TENNESSEE PATTERN MULLANE SHELL
This is an excavated example of the Mullane shell for the 3-inch Ordnance Rifle that shows signs of being intentionally damaged before completion either to prevent it falling into Federal hands or… (2026-1292). Learn More »
24-POUNDER COEHORN MORTAR SECTIONED SHELL
A very good example of a 24-pounder shell with 7/8” fuze hole, sectioned to show the powder chamber and fuze opening. Dickey & George (1993) p.51 discuss these shells, noting that the smaller… (844-212). Learn More »
EXCELLENT SET OF 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… (844-58). Learn More »
3.8-INCH HOTCHKISS SHELL FOR JAMES RIFLE FROM CHANCELLORSVILLE
Hotchkiss 3.8-Inch projectiles were used in the 14-pounder James Rifle, with Hotchkiss 3.67-Inch rounds in theory for rifled 6-pounder guns. The nomenclature of the guns is muddied by the broader use… (2026-1283). Learn More »
3-INCH DYER CASE SHOT
These were for a long time identified as Confederate “Burton” projectiles, as prominently noted on this one in old white paint. For the discussion and the corrected identification see Dickey &… (2026-1286). Learn More »
3-INCH DYER CASE SHOT
Another case of mistaken identity. This case shot is prominently marked on one side in old white paint “C.S.” in an oval over “BLAKELY” with the initials “T.I.W.” below in slightly smaller… (2026-1293). Learn More »
$495.00
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ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR NON-EXCAVATED 3-INCH HOTCHKISS CANISTER ROUND
Canister was the close-in and sometimes last-ditch anti-personnel round for Civil War artillery. At a distance artillery crews would fire case-shot at infantry- explosive shells filled with shrapnel… (1130-18). Learn More »
$2,295.00
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BRASS HANDLED-BORMANN TIME FUSE PUNCH
This is a sharp tool that was used to punch the Bormann time fuse at its proper “second” mark. It is 4 1/2” in length. The handle is made of cast brass and is half-moon shaped. The punch shaft… (844-155). Learn More »
$165.00
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PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 8-SECOND FUSES - 1864
This pack of 8-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… (844-131). Learn More »
ORIGINAL UNOPENED PACK OF U.S. FRICTION PRIMERS - FRANKFORD ARSENAL - 1864
This is an original, unopened package of Federal artillery friction primers. The pack consists of a drilled wood block, containing five friction primers, wrapped completely in dark blue paper. The… (1202-1343). Learn More »
$225.00
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PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 20-SECOND FUSES
This pack of 20-second artillery fuses originates from the Frankford Arsenal and was produced in 1864. These longer burning fuses are harder to find than the short-burning fuses. The pack is… (1202-1349). Learn More »
$75.00
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1863 WATERVLIET ARSENAL MARKED GUNNER’S LEVEL
This gunner’s level is clearly marked across the top on one side with an eagle over “U.S. / WATERVLIET / ARSENAL/ 1863.” This was an essential artillery tool enabling an artillery crew to… (1202-1331). Learn More »
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MINT IDENTIFIED BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL’S FROCK COAT AND CHAPEAU OF ALONZO ALDEN
This sets consists of Brevet Brigadier General Alonzo Alden’s mint condition brigadier general’s frock coat with shoulder straps and his full dress “light French chapeau,” allowed for officers of the General Staff and Staff Corps” under the… (1179-156). Learn More »
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