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ARTILLERY AMMUNITION CRATE MADE INTO TRUNK
This wood crate remains in very good, mostly original condition. It measures approximately 20” long x 13” wide x 11.5” tall including original lid. Constructed of 1.25” thick boards with… (1130-07). Learn More »
1841 DATED 8-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… (1202-474). Learn More »
$975.00
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ULTRA-RARE CONFEDERATE SINGER-FRETWELL TORPEDO FUZE INVENTED BY THE SINGER SEWING MACHINE FAMILY AND USED AT THE BATTLE OF MOBILE BAY
Edgar C. Singer of Port Lavaca, TX, who invented this type of successful marine torpedo, was the nephew of famed Isaac Merritt Singer, the inventor of the first sewing machine. Singer turned to the… (1179-666). Learn More »
$3,750.00
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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 »
CIVIL WAR WOOD MORTAR FUSE
A good example of the time-fuse used in mortar rounds. Targeting narrow entrenchments or the relatively small area of a fortification a mortar crew had to be precise in gauging trajectory, propellant… (1202-462). Learn More »
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 It was largely superseded by more advanced guns during the war but remained in service throughout, with the… (1268-669).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
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 »
US/CS WOOD FUSE ADAPTER WITH PAPER FUSE
Offered here is a tapered wood fuse adapter for mortar shells. The center of the adapter is drilled out to hold a paper time fuse. A 30-second time fuse comes with this adapter. Adapter measures… (2023-2461). Learn More »
$65.00
SOLD
PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 15-SECOND FUSES
This pack of 15-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… (2025-93). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR THREE-INCH RIFLE ARTILLERY SPONGE
The artillery gun crew was meant to function like a well-oiled machine and the men were well-drilled to do so, each man assigned a number and specific tasks. “Number 1” played two key parts in… (1202-470). Learn More »
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
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
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 »
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 »
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
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
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… (1202-472). Learn More »
$75.00
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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… (1202-473). Learn More »
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, 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 »
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CIVIL WAR VERMONT CHAPLAIN’S HAVERSACK WITH GREAT PAINTED IDENTIFICATION: 15th VERMONT, SECOND VERMONT BRIGADE
Material related to Civil War military Chaplains is extremely hard to find. This is a commercially produced “officer’s style” haversack with a great stencil in white on the reverse indicating its owner was the “Chaplain / 15th Regt’ / Vt.… (2025-1851). Learn More »
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