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PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 30-SECOND FUSES
This pack has the less often seen, longer burning 30-second artillery fuses and originates from the Frankford Arsenal and was produced in 1863. The pack is constructed of a drilled wood block covered… (2025-91). Learn More »
$75.00
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PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 25-SECOND FUSES
This pack has the less often seen, longer burning 25-second artillery fuses and originates from the Frankford Arsenal and was produced in 1863. The pack is constructed of a drilled wood block covered… (2025-86). 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. An 8-second time fuse comes with this adapter. Adapter measures… (2023-2462). Learn More »
$65.00
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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 »
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 »
FRANKFORD ARSENAL MARKED FRICTION PRIMER TIN
Made of thin tinned iron with a hinged lid embossed “100 FRICTION PRIMERS” in an arc at top over the ordnance emblem of crossed cannon barrels with a cannonball/shell in the upper angle, flanked… (2025-76). Learn More »
$300.00
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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 »
$225.00
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PERFECT PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 25-SECOND FUSES
This pack has the less often seen, longer burning 25-second artillery fuses and originates from the Frankford Arsenal and was produced in 1864. The pack is constructed of a drilled wood block covered… (2025-90). Learn More »
$95.00
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VERY NICE PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 10-SECOND FUSES
This pack is for 10-second artillery fuses and originates from the Frankford Arsenal and was produced in 1863. The pack is constructed of a drilled wood block covered with a printed paper label. This… (2025-88). Learn More »
$75.00
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CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY LIMBER POLE PAD
These are described in the 1862 Ordnance Manual under artillery harness. Limbers and caissons were normally drawn by six horses in pairs- the lead, swing and wheel horses, the latter with the pole of… (2025-81). Learn More »
$165.00
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CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY LIMBER POLE PAD
These are described in the 1862 Ordnance Manual under artillery harness. Limbers and caissons were normally drawn by six horses in pairs- the lead, swing and wheel horses, the latter with the pole of… (2025-80). Learn More »
$165.00
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CIVIL WAR U.S. ARTILLERY FUSE SAW
Very good condition short saw maker-marked on the upper left top ridge by Henry Disston of Philadelphia along with “cast steel” and “warranted,” with his patriotic brass maker’s disk with… (2025-77). Learn More »
$125.00
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U.S. MARKED ARTILLERY TOW HOOK
The tow hook was essential tool in the artillery. Simply made of iron in two pieces, this measures 13-1/2 inches overall and carries a claw-hammer head on one end of the bar handle which is bent at… (1202-452). Learn More »
$550.00
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MINTY U.S. ARTILLERY FUSE POUCH, ARSENAL MARKED
Very fine condition leather fuse pouch. The leather of the outer flap is in wonderful condition with very nice brown tone. The latch tab is stitched to the underside of the flap. This tab is… (2025-907). 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 »
CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY GREASE / TAR BUCKET
This heavy-duty cylindrical bucket is a Civil War iron grease bucket carried as part the equipment of an artillery gun crew. The grease bucket measures 7” in diameter and stands 8” high. Top and… (2025-557). Learn More »
$450.00
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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… (1268-472). Learn More »
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
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
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
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
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 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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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
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
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
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
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
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 »
U.S. 3” SCHENKL PERCUSSION SHELL FRAGMENT RECOVERED AT HUNTERSTOWN NEAR GETTYSBURG - GEISELMAN COLLECTION
Here is a large, very fine example of shell fragment from a fired, 3” Schenkl percussion projectile that was recovered from the battle of Hunterstown near Gettysburg. Once part of the Detrick… (1179-1293). Learn More »
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
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 »
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… (2024-2339). Learn More »
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
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
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”
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
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 »
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CONFEDERATE CLIP POINT BOWIE WITH SALVAGED MUSICIAN SWORD BRASS HILT
This clip-point Bowie a great example of southern improvisation- a kind of weapons-making version of folk art – not sophisticated, but with an appeal of it own. Measuring 19.5 inches overall, the knife has a 13.25 inch blade that is 1.5 inches… (490-3265). Learn More »
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