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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 »
GETTYSBURG RECOVERED 3.67-IN. 20-POUND SCHENKL SHELL
This Schenkl is inscribed in white paint “Gettysburg Pa / 1863” and originally came from a Connecticut G.A.R. post through renowned Connecticut militaria dealer Norm Flayderman. Its ultimate… (1217-01). Learn More »
$2,200.00
Originally $2,950.00
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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 »
ARILLERY TANGENT SIGHT FROM THE GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD AND MILLER POST #551, YORK SPRINGS, PA
This Civil War artillery tangent scale, or sight, is completely original and was once held by Miller G.A.R. Post 551, Department of PA, located in York Springs, here in Adams County, who were… (286-1342). Learn More »
UNOPENED PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 15-SECOND FUSES
This pack of 15-second artillery fuses originates from the Frankford Arsenal and was produced in 1864. These 15-second fuses are harder to find than the short-burning fuses. The pack is constructed of… (1179-1313). Learn More »
$75.00
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RELIC BORMANN FUSE FROM MARYLAND HEIGHTS
The Bormann fuse is named after its inventor, Belgian Army Captain Charles G. Bormann. This pattern of fuse is in the shape of a thick disk. Measures approximately 1.6” in diameter and 0.5” thick… (2024-1197). 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… (490-6995). Learn More »
U.S. 12-POUNDER SPHERICAL BORMANN CASE SHOT SHELL FROM G.A.R. SKELLY POST #9, GETTYSBURG
This is a typical iron cannon ball of the era. Hollow iron ball filled with case shot and has a Bormann time fuse. These shells were for the 12-pounder smoothbore "Napoleon" cannons. Bormann fuse is… (490-6994). Learn More »
$975.00
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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 »
U.S. / C.S. 6-POUNDER SOLID SHOT – FROM ANTIETAM
This is a simple solid shot projectile used in outdated 6-pounder cannons left over from the Mexican War. A very few were still in use during the Civil War, mostly by Confederate forces. This is a… (490-6998). Learn More »
$395.00
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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 »
FIRED U.S. 3” HOTCHKISS CASE-SHOT
Offered here is a very nice excavated Union artillery shell that was fired and, partially, detonated. This is an iron, 3” Hotchkiss artillery shell that was intended to be fired from a 10-pounder… (490-7002). Learn More »
BORMANN FUSE FROM CULP'S HILL - OLINGER COLLECTION
This Bormann fuse measures 2" in diameter and is heavily rusted. This item was part of the George Olinger collection; Olinger was the former President of the Harrisburg Civil War Round Table, formed… (2024-1678). 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 »
VETERAN’S GETTYSBURG SOUVENIR
Offered here is a Gettysburg veteran’s souvenir from a return visit to the battlefield. Here is a 3.75” long fragment from a Schenkl artillery shell. This is a piece from the ribbed lower portion… (84-87). Learn More »
$225.00
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RELIC -- US NAVAL WATERCAP FUSE DATED 1862
Excavated naval watercap fuse dated 1862 and in very good condition. This brass fuse is made of brass with flange on top, with threaded portion and tapered body. This type of fuse was utilized by the… (84-84). Learn More »
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RARE CONFEDERATE “THREE SQUARE” SOCKET BAYONET
This is an excavated example of a Confederate-made musket socket bayonet. Measuring 21” overall with a 2.75” socket. This was made for an early .69 caliber musket with a bayonet lug mounted on the bottom of the barrel; as the bridge is on the… (2022-459). Learn More »
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