Army of Tennesee Civil War Relics Authentic
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Civil War Artillery

ART 1. Dug US 3″ Schenkl Percussion Fused Shell.

A slick beauty. Percussion fuse with clear 1861 patent address screws out. Provenance uncertain. These shells were used in the 3″ Ordnance Rifle. 

SOLD 

ART 2. Dug Confederate 6 Pounder Whitworth Bolt found on the Brandy Station VA. Battlefield.

Extremely rare. Very few known. This one was dug by Gibb Andes and the lettering was painted by M.E. “Mac” Mason. See page 326 of Dickey and George’s Field Artillery reference book for more information on this rarity 10 projectile.

HOLD

ART 3. Sectioned Confederate 12 lb. “Sideloader” Case Shot.

Iconic Confederate artilley projectile cut in half revealing lead shrapnel balls in sulphur matrix. Note lead sideloading plug and brass adapter. 

SOLD

ART 4. Dug US 3″ Hotchkiss Shell.

These shells have been found on almost all American Civil War Battlefields. Condition is excellent with intact brass fuse adapter and lead driving band. Note rifling impression from the 3″ Ordnance Rifle it was fired from. Provenance uncertain.

$450.00

ART 5. Dug CS/US 12 Pounder Shot.

Very good condition. Fired fron 12 pounder Howitzers and Napoleons and used to break up massed troops, destroy enemy batteries, and smash fortifications. Found many years ago by Mickey Keim near the Malvern Hill VA. Battlefield (Seven Days Campaign).

SOLD

ART 7. Dug Confederate 3″ Archer Shell.

Scarce Confederate projectile that is in near mint condition. Lead ring sabot intact after firing. Found many years ago on the Shiloh TN. Battlefield (private property). 

SOLD D.A

ART 8. Excavated Confederate 2.5″ Blakely Shell from Kennesaw, GA.

A rather extreme rarity, this crude shell has a tall, thin sabot that is intact after being fired. The projectile is rebated at the base and was designed to accommodate a wooden drive in fuse adaptor. Once part of Tom Dickey’s collection. Extreme rarity of 10.

$1850.00

ART 9. Dug 2.5″ Armstrong Shell. 

Rare 6 lb. or “Baby Armstrong” Shell. Used in Armstrong Mountain Rifle. Several Armstrong guns were imported by the Confederacy but saw limited use late in the war. This shell is most likely a European or British find.

$225.00

ART 10. Sectioned Confederate 12 lb. “Sideloader” Case Shot.

Iconic Confederate artilley projectile cut in half revealing lead shrapnel balls in sulphur matrix. Note lead sideloading plug and brass adapter. 

$350.00

ART 11. Dug 3″ Armstrong Shell. Extra Tall Pattern. 

Rare tall variant with brass “shunts” or studs that engaged the grooves of the bore. An innovative design from England. Several Armstrong guns were imported by the Confederacy but saw limited use late in the war. This shell is most likely a European or British find.

$225.00

ART 12. US Naval Watercap Time Fuse dated 1861.

Superb condition with rare 1861 date. Found along the Potomac River defenses by Don Tharpe.

$150.00

ART 13. US 3″ Hotchkiss Common Shell.

Very good representative example with intact lead driving band and brass fuse adapter. One of the more common American Civil War projectiles. Designed for use in the US 3″ Ordnance Rifle. Provenance of East TN. Ex. Jerry Keyes collection.

SOLD

ART 14. Rare Confederate 2.9″ Read-Parrott Shell with Girardey Percussion Fuse. 

Scarce late war shell for the Confederate Parrott Rifle. Iron is in excellent condition. Fuse appears to be the copper tube originally inserted in a wooden adapter. The serrated anvil cap is removable. Found near Richmond VA. Ex. Keith Kenerly collection.

$895.00

ART 15. Dug US/CS 12 Pounder Solid Shot. 

The most iconic American Civil War artillery projectile. Condition is very good with minor pitting. Found in Northern VA. 

$225.00

ART 16. Dug 2.75″ Confederate 12 Pounder Whitworth Bolt.

Fine example of this iconic Confederate artillery projectile. The Whitworth rifled guns were imported from England by the Confederacy in limited quantities. They outranged all Federal field artillery but could not change the outcome of the war. This bolt was most likely near Petersburg VA.

SOLD

ART 17. Dug US 3″ Parrott Type I Percussion Fused Shell.

Minty condition with smooth iron. Intact type I wrought iron sabot and intact zinc percussion fuse consisting of a simple anvil cap and slider. Provenance uncertain. Ex. Jerry Keyes collection.

SOLD

ART 18. Dug US 4.2″ (30 Pounder) Schenkl Case Shot.

According to Jack Bell (see page 362 of his reference book “Civil War Heavy Explosive Ordnance”), this shell is only encountered with the Schenkl Navy Percussion Fuse. Condition is very good. Provenance uncertain. Very heavy projectile. Ex. Chris Bullington collection.

SOLD T.A.

ART 19. Confederate 12 lb. Spherical Shell.

High quality example. This projectile used a wooden paper time fuse adapter and was used in 12 lb. Napoleon Guns and Howitzers. Provenance uncertain.

$275.00 

ART 20. Sectioned US 3″ Parrott Percussion Fused Shell.

Really good example that clearly shows the brass sabot, powder chamber, and percussion fusing mechanism. Even the brass percussion cap is present on the nipple of the slider. Note remnant of carbonized powder at the bottom.

$225.00

ART 21. 1865 Dated US Time Fuse for Mortar Shells.

Superb untouched condition with original paper cap and pull cord. 

SOLD

ART 22. Type I US 3″ Hotchkiss Common Shell.

Very good representative example of this early war variant without flame grooves. A paper time fuse in a wooden adapter was inserted in the nose before firing. Lead sabot shows lands and grooves of the gun. Designed for use in the US 3″ Ordnance Rifle. Provenance uncertain. Ex. Jerry Keyes collection. 

SOLD

ART 23. Dug US/CS 12 Pounder Solid Shot. 

The most iconic American Civil War artillery projectile. Condition is very good with minor pitting. Found in Northern VA. 

$225.00

ART 24. US 3.67″ Type I Parrott Shell Used as a Window or Barn Door Counter Weight.

Another example of Southern practicality. 20 Pounder Parrott Shell is in excellent condition with intact wrought iron sabot. Originally purchased from the Horse Soldier in Gettysburg and retains their original tag which states that this shell came from Harper’s Ferry WV. The chain could be removed and the threads chased for a fuse but I like the shell as it is.

$395.00

ART 25. Minty Type I US 3″ Parrott Shell.

 An exceptional example of this iconic American Civil War projectile. Zinc fuse adapter is marked with a “W” which possibly denotes the Washington D.C. Arsenal.

$650.00

ART 26. Dug 12 Pounder Grape.

All found in Confederate Defences around Atlanta GA. Balls measure slightly over 2″ and weigh approx. 1.3 lbs.

$45.00 ea.

ART 27. US 3″ Absterdam Shell.

Late war shell in very good condition. Sabot is stamped “ABSTERDAM’S PATENT FEB. 23, 1864.” No fuse.

$225.00

ART 28. Dug Revolutionary War 4 Pounder Shot.

Great representative example with mild pitting. The Four Pounder Gun was very popular with field artillery batteries of both armies during the revolution because of its manoeuverability. Provenance uncertain.

SOLD S.F.

ART 29. Dug US 3″ Type I Parrott Common Shell.

 Good overall condition with mild pitting to the iron. Note wrought iron sabot. Appears to have been fitted with a makeshift lead time fuse adapter. Possibly ammunition captured by Confederates and re-purposed. Provenance unknown.

$225.00

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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