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FIRED CONFEDERATE 3.3 INCH ARCHER SHELL WITH TIE RING BASE – MINE RUN, VA
According to Peter George, co-author of Field Artillery Projectiles of the American Civil War, "this shell is extremely rare as very few have been recovered". He also mentioned that "this specific… (2026-551). Learn More »
$975.00
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BRITISH 2.72 INCH 12 POUNDER WHITWORTH SHELL
Known as the Whitworth pattern I, sub-pattern II, explosive shell. This hexagonal spiral rifled artillery projectile was of Sir Joseph Whitworth’s design and is of English manufacture. These… (2026-533). Learn More »
LONG STYLE CONFEDERATE FUSE ADAPTER FROM GETTYSBURG
The most widely used Confederate fuse plugs were the copper time fuse adapters with two spanner holes in the head. These fuse adapters came in various lengths and head diameters. This long style was… (2025-1670). Learn More »
RELIC US 3” PARROTT FUSE ADAPTER FROM GETTYSBURG
Zinc Parrott (long) fuse adapter measuring approximately 2.5” long. From a fired shell. Head is flanged with spanner holes and measures about 1.25” in diameter. Some deterioration around the edge… (2025-1669). Learn More »
RELIC US 3” HOTCHKISS FUSE ADAPTER FROM GETTYSBURG
Brass Hotchkiss fuse adapter measuring approximately 2.25” long. From a fired shell. Head is flanged with a screwdriver slot and measures about 1.2” in diameter. Threads run about 1/2” down the… (2025-1666). Learn More »
NICE CONDITION US/CS CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY GIMLET
Civil War artillery gimlets were used to remove broken friction primers or other obstructions from the vent hole of a cannon tube. This example shows very light surface rust, a wood handle with its… (2025-623). Learn More »
$75.00
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U.S. / C.S. 12-POUNDER SOLID SHOT – GETTYSBURG FOUND
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 bubble… (557-16). Learn More »
37MM WINCHESTER COMMON SHELL FOR HOTCHKISS GUN
Nice 37mm Hotchkiss round made by Winchester and dated 5-91 (May, 1891). Steel shell with nose painted red and brass rotating band. Base of shell features threaded hole for base fuse (no fuse… (490-1485). Learn More »
$135.00
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37MM WINCHESTER COMMON SHELL FOR HOTCHKISS GUN
Nice 37mm Hotchkiss round made by Winchester and dated 5-91 (May, 1891). Steel shell with nose painted red and brass rotating band. Base of shell features threaded hole for base fuse (no fuse… (490-1477). Learn More »
$135.00
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10” CONFEDERATE COLUMBIAD CANNON-TREDEGAR IRON WORKS - FORMER TEXAS MUSEUM
This large cast-iron cannon was produced at the Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond, Va. In 1836, a group of Richmond businessmen and industrialists led by Francis B. Deane, Jr. set about to capitalize on… (1268-1240). Learn More »
RARE 1860 TARGET SHEET FOR “HOTCHKISS RIFLED CANNON AND PATENT PROJECTILE”
Offered here is a very rare “target sheet” recorded from a test of a Hotchkiss cannon and patent projectile. This is a printed form on polished cotton paper with blank fields and results done in… (2025-1921). Learn More »
$225.00
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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 »
BORMANN FUSE PUNCH
This is a punch that was used to punch the Bormann time fuse. It is 4.5” in length. The handle is made of brass and is half-moon shaped. The punch shaft is made of steel and has a light surface… (2025-3107). Learn More »
$145.00
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US/CS 12-POUNDER CANISTER
This is an original, albeit partial, Civil War canister round for 12-pounder Napoleon, the smoothbore bronze cannon adopted in 1857 and one of main weapons of Civil War field artillery. This piece… (1202-486). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY PENDULUM HAUSSE LEATHER CASE
This is a scarce piece of Civil War artillery related leather. This is a pendulum hausse sight case. Pendulum Hausse sights were weighted brass pieces that were mounted on the breech of a cannon and… (2025-2038). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY PENDULUM HAUSSE LEATHER CASE
This is a scarce piece of Civil War artillery related leather. This is a pendulum hausse sight case. Pendulum Hausse sights were weighted brass pieces that were mounted on the breech of a cannon and… (2025-2022). Learn More »
EXTRAORDINARILY RARE AND IMPORTANT CONFEDERATE RAINS BARREL TORPEDO - 1 OF 2 KNOWN - FROM THE TEXAS MUSEUM
This is a Rains barrel torpedo that was recovered during the Civil War in Mobile Bay, AL. It was developed by Gabriel James Rains, Chief of the Confederate Torpedo Service. Gabriel Rains was born in… (1268-690). Learn More »
REVOLUTIONARY WAR 6-POUNDER BAR SHOT
Much of the American Revolution took place on the seas between a budding Continental Navy and the powerful British Royal Navy. Naval gunners on both sides fired a range of specialized projectiles from… (1202-950). Learn More »
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 »
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 »
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A LOUISIANA CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY CAPTAIN'S FROCK COAT
This is an outstanding example that was until recently in the Fort Worth Texas Civil War Museum. The coat is double breasted and made of a dark gray wool satinet. There are seven Louisiana state seal buttons in two rows of 7 on the front. The… (1268-557). Learn More »
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