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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 »
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
UNOPENED PACK OF US FRANKFORD ARSENAL FRICTION PRIMERS
Original artillery friction primers in their original blue paper wrapped box which measures 2.25” x 1.5” x 1”. The blue ink paper is lighter and printing is not as crisp as others; paper is… (33-193). Learn More »
$115.00
Originally $157.50
SOLD
SCARCE CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY THUMBSTALL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
This is a simple, yet essential piece of artillery gear to prevent the accidental discharge of an artillery round. Among the duties of artilleryman “Number Three” on a gun crew was closing off the… (2025-15). Learn More »
$395.00
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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 »
CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY HANDSPIKE / TRAILSPIKE
Unless enemy infantry are on top of you, aim counts for something in firing an artillery piece. This is an original Civil War artillery trailspike or handspike that was inserted into the “pointing… (1179-1662). Learn More »
$325.00
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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 SPANNER WRENCH
This is a scarce original spanner wrench for artillery fuses. Constructed entirely of iron, this likely for fuses used in larger weight shells and those that used Navy fuses with water-cap covers, the… (2024-2328). Learn More »
$395.00
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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 »
T-HANDLE ARTILLERY GIMLET
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… (2024-2313). Learn More »
PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 10-SECOND FUSES
This pack of 10-second artillery fuses 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 paper… (2024-2337). 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 »
CS 3” ‘VIRGINIA PATTERN’ BOURRELETED READ COMMON PERCUSSION SHELL FOUND NEAR LEE’S HEADQUARTERS, GETTYSBURG – GEISELMAN COLLECTION
This super fine artillery round is a Confederate 3”, ‘Virginia pattern’, bourreleted Read common percussion shell complete with its C.S. time fuse adapter intact. Specimen was found near… (2024-2357). Learn More »
$2,500.00
SOLD
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 »
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CDV OF LOUIS R. FRANCINE, 7TH NEW JERSEY INFANTRY, MORTALLY WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG
Image shows Francine in uniform. He wears a non-regulation coat with shoulder straps (Major or Lt. Colonel). Image is clear with good contrast. Mount has two small chips to border along top edge. Reverse has pencil identification. Photographer’s… (2021-1131). Learn More »
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