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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… (286-1364). Learn More »
$200.00
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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 »
18” CIVIL WAR NAVAL PORTFIRE
Portfires were used to light cannon aboard the wooden deck of a ship. The portfire itself is similar to a flare. They were a composition of niter, sulphur, and mealed powder driven into a case of… (2024-2310). Learn More »
$30.00
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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 »
ARTILLERY GIMLET FOR FIELD GUNS
The "gimlet" 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 one is in good… (2024-2318). Learn More »
$65.00
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U.S. PARROTT TIME FUSE ADAPTER
All Parrott time fuse adapters were manufactured of zinc and have twelve threads to the inch. This one has two spanner holes and an extended flange on the top. A paper wrapped time fuse would have… (2024-2324). Learn More »
$65.00
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U.S. PARROTT TIME FUSE ADAPTER
All Parrott time fuse adapters were manufactured of zinc and have twelve threads to the inch. This one has two spanner holes on top, one on either side of the central fuse hole. A paper wrapped time… (2024-2323). Learn More »
PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 8-SECOND FUSES
This pack of 8-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… (2024-2336). Learn More »
$85.00
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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 »
PACK OF FRANKFORD ARSENAL 15-SECOND FUSES
This pack of 15-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… (2024-2338). Learn More »
$85.00
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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 – FIRED 12-PDR CANISTER BASE PLATE
This is a relic canister plate. Made of iron, about 4.25” in diameter and 0.25” thick. These were fired from US and CS 12-pounder Napoleon cannons. This is the bottom “pusher” plate and… (2024-2329). Learn More »
$125.00
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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 »
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CDV is a full standing view of Thomas L. Rosser wearing a dark civilian frock coat with a white vest and dark cravat with matching white trousers. He holds his dark hat in his hand, just behind his waist. Rosser is posed in front of a painted… (846-497). Learn More »
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