ART 1. Dug British 2.9″ Britten Type I Segmented Case Shot.
A slick beauty with intact lead sabot showing lands and grooves of the 2.9″ Blakely Rifle it was fired from. Rare Britten Percussion Fuse has been added, but it is correct for the shell and screws right in. See page 110 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” for some detailed information concerning this rarity “10” case shot.
SOLD
ART 2. Dug Confederate 24 Pounder Bormann Fused “Sideloader” Case Shot.
Near mint dropped condition with sharp, Confederate made “High Lip” Borman Time Fuse. Verbal provenance of Chancellorsville VA. Battlefield. Extremely rare and the best of the best!.
$2850.00
ART 3. Exploded 15″ Rodman Shell Fragments.
Three massive fragments. One of them, the largest, has threads for a Naval Watercap time fuse. These huge shells weighed almost 400 lbs. The Monitor Class ironclads mounted a 15″ Rodman Gun. These fragments probably came from Fort Fisher NC. All cleaned and treated for preservation.
Large Fragment $350.00 Smaller Fragments $150.00 ea.
ART 4. Confederate 3″ Archer Bolt. Rappahanock Station VA. Battlefield.
Very good condition. Found many years ago by Ron Leathers. See page 78 of Dickey and George’s “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” reference book for more information on this variant.
$995.00
ART 5. Dug Confederate 24 Pounder Spherical Shell. Spanish Fort Alabama Battlefield.
Excellent condition. Note prominent mold seam. Found long ago by Larry McCoy.
$395.00
ART 6. Dug Revolutionary War US 18 Pounder Shot.
Crudely cast ball with strong mold seam. Typical early American projectile. Found many years ago in the West Point NY. fortifications.
$395.00 HOLD H.C.
ART 7. Dug US 3.8″ James “Tie Ring” Percussion Fused Shell.
Scarce shell. Very good condition with intact lead sabot. See page 189 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” for more information about this projectile. Rarity 8. Provenance uncertain.
$1495.00
ART 8. Dug Confederate Heavy Artillery Friction Primer from Fort Fisher, NC.
High quality British made primer for heavy guns, possibly for the massive Armstrong Rifles defending the fortress. This is a very rare Confederate friction primer. Measures 3.25″.
$95.00
ART 9. Dug US 9″ Naval Watercap Fused Shell for Dahlgren Smoothbore Gun.
Nice looking Dahlgren Shell with consistent mild pitting. Navy Watercap Time Fuse is dated 1862, retains center cap, and freely screws out. Provenance uncertain. See page 61 of Jack Bell’s reference book “Civil War Heavy Explosive Ordnance”. Ex. Ron Wolford collection. Shop or show pickup only.
$695.00
ART 10. US Naval Watercap Time Fuse dated 1861.
Superb condition with rare 1861 date. Found along the Potomac River defenses by Don Tharpe.
$95.00
ART 11. Dug US 3″ Type I Parrott Shell.
Attractive shell complete with zinc paper time fuse adapter and pre-rifled wrought iron sabot. Mild pitting on shell body is consistent. Provenance uncertain but likely upper Shenandoah Valley. Ex. Ron Wolford collection.
$250.00
ART 12. Dug Confederate 3.5″ Britten Bolt.
This rare projectile was once part of Tom Dickey’s collection and he had half of the lead base cup neatly sectioned off to show the iron casting and contours of the bolt. Lead cup sabot shows faint lands and grooves. This projectile is the actual one photographed on page 116 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of the American Civil War”. Rarity 9. Found in South Carolina.
$650.00
ART 14. Dug US Naval Watercap Time Fuse dated 1863.
Well marked fuse with a slick 0live patina. Provenance uncertain.
$95.00
ART 15. US 3″ Hotchkiss Canister Round.
Non-excavated condition with some dents one side of the tin cylinder. Lead sabot clearly marked with the January 7, 1862 Hotchkiss Patent. Most likely an early battlefield pick-up brought home as a souvenir. See page 60 of Dickey and George’s “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” reference book for more detailed information concerning this Civil War anti-personnel weapon.
$1850.00
ART 16. Dug 3″ CS “Flat Tip” Archer Bolt. Battle of Rappahanock Station VA.
Dropped example with complete lead band sabot. Note lead spot on the side that filled a casting flaw hole. Found many years ago by Ron Leathers. See page 77 of Dickey and George’s “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” reference book for more information on this variant.
$1350.00
ART 16. Dug Confederate 2.75″ Whitworth Bolt.
The Whitworth Breech loading Rifle was imported from England by the Confederacy in small numbers. It was more accurate, and could out-range any guns that the Federal artillery could field. The Whitworth bolt offered here is in excellent condition with only very minor pitting. Provenance uncertain, but most likely the siege of Petersburg. See page 330 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” for more detailed information on this scarce projectile.
SOLD
ART 17. Dug US 12 Pounder Shot.
The most iconic of all American Civil War artillery projectiles. Very good condition with mostly smooth iron. Used in 12 Pounder Napoleons and Howitzers. One of three found many years ago on the Farley Plantation, Brandy Station VA.
$225.00
ART 18. Dug CS/US Artillery Tow Hook.
Scarce artillerist’s implement made of round iron with a hammer on one end and a hook on the other. It was used for unpacking ammunition boxes and for tightening and repairing the sabot straps on fixed-ammunition projectiles. Provenance uncertain.
$225.00
ART 19. Dug Confederate 12 Pounder Spherical Shell.
Good looking example with only very minor pitting to the iron. This type utilized a wooden adapter for the paper time fuse. Provenance uncertain.
$295.00
ART 20. Dug US 3″ Type I Parrott Shell with Schenkl Percussion Fuse.
Very good condition with intact wrought iron sabot. Provenance uncertain.
$450.00
ART 21. US 3″ Type IV Hotchkiss Case Shot.
Slightly post-Civil War projectile with the long range Wright Time Fuse. Flawless condition. See page 170 of Dickey and George’s “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” reference book for more information on this variant.
$395.00
ART 22. Confederate 3.8″ Sleeved Read Shell.
Rarity 10 shell with intact brass adapter and partially intact sabot. Only 3 examples known. Designed for use in the 3.8″ James Rifle, several of which were captured by Confederate forces from the Federals. Chipping along base when fired. No pitting whatsoever. Appears to be a battlefield souvenir. See page 290 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of the Civil War for more information on this extremely rare shell. Ex. Tom Dickey collection.
$950.00
ART 23. Dug Confederate 3.5″ Smooth Read “Star Cavity” Shell.
Scarce shell. Heavily pitted on one side. These shells were cast with lines of weakness to aid fragmentation. This particular shell was part of the great cache found at High Bridge VA. many years ago. See page 274 of Dickey and George’s “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” reference book for more information.
$595.00
ART 24. Exploded 24 Pounder Confederate “Polygonal” Shell Fragment.
Large and impressive fragment showing the diamond shaped lines of weakness cast inside the shell body. In this case three sections failed to separate. These shells were probably cast at the Selma Arsenal. The design is attributed to Col. John W. Mallet, superintendent of laboratories in Macon GA. See pages 520-522 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of the American Civil War” for a detailed explanation of the castings with lines of weakness. These shells were designed to fragment into equal sized diamond or pentagonal shaped fragments. Found at Spanish Fort Alabama.
$95.00 HOLD D.P.
ART 25. Dug Confederate 12 lb. “Sideloader” Case Shot.
Classic Confederate projectile. Very good condition with lead side-loading plug. These deadly shrapnel shells were fired from 12 pounder howitzers and Napoleons. Provenance of Northern VA. See page 32 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” for more detailed information on this shell.
$450.00
ART 26. Exploded 12 Pounder Confederate “Polygonal” Shell Fragment.
Large fragment showing the diamond shaped lines of weakness cast inside the shell body. In this case three sections failed to separate. These shells were probably cast at the Selma Arsenal. The design is attributed to Col. John W. Mallet, superintendent of laboratories in Macon GA. See pages 520-522 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of the American Civil War” for a detailed explanation of the castings with lines of weakness. These shells were designed to fragment into equal sized diamond or pentagonal shaped fragments. Found at Spanish Fort Alabama.
$75.00
ART 27. Dug WW I US 3″ Mark I High Explosive Stokes Trench Mortar Shell.
Rare American made projectile in excellent excavated condition. The Stokes Trench Mortar was a British invention, a portable one man artillery system that could reduce the German machine gun nests that were wreaking havoc on charging infantry. The American Expeditionary Force adopted the weapon, producing some mortars and shells domestically. A few saw service before the war ended. This particular shell was once part of Tom Dickey’s collection and was given by him to my friend Jerry Keyes. The warhead has been disarmed through the nose.
$350.00
ART 28. Dug US 6″ Hotchkiss Type I Shell.
Huge shell that threw the lead band sabot when fired. Appears to have had a percussion fuse. Designed for the 80 Pounder Dahlgren Rifle. Provenance uncertain but probably Vicksburg. See page 251 of Jack Bell’s reference book “Civil War Heavy Explosive Ordnance” for more detailed information on this rarity 9 projectile.
$1250.00
ART 29. Massive Dug Fragment of an exploded 10″ Rodman or Columbiad Shell.
Heavy thick walled fragment. Bullet shown for scale. Provenance uncertain.
$65.00
ART 30. Dug 3.67″ Confederate “Sleeved” Read Shell (Long Pattern).
These shells were produced by the Tredegar Foundry in Richmond VA. and designed for use in 20 Pounder Parrott Rifles. Condition is good with moderate pitting. Found long ago among the great cache of Confederate shells dug at High Bridge VA. See page 280 of Dickey and George’s “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” reference book for more information.
$495.00
ART 31. Dug US 3″ Type I Parrott Shell.
Very Good condition with intact wrought iron sabot and zinc fuse adapter. This shell would look fantastic if the black paint was stripped off and redone. Provenance uncertain.
$250.00
ART 32. Dug Confederate 12 Pounder “Polygonal” Shell.
Excellent condition. These shells were most likely produced in Selma Al. The design is attributed to Col. John W. Mallet, superintendent of laboratories in Macon GA. See pages 520-522 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of the American Civil War” for a detailed explanation of the castings with lines of weakness. These shells were designed to fragment into equal sized diamond or pentagonal shaped fragments. Provenance uncertain.
$350.00
ART 33. “Unknown 3.38″ Post-War Counterfeit Schenkl Shell” The Actual One Photographed in Dickey and George’s Book.
Tom Dickey and Pete George classified this shell as a “Confederate Schenkl” in the first edition of their reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War”. It is a very old shell indeed, and this is the actual shell photographed in both the first edition and the revised 1993 edition. Nose is threaded for a Confederate time fuse adapter and one has been added for display. I have never seen another one of these and it may be the only one. I consider it a curiosity. Could it have been a prototype? An unfinished shell? Perhaps it was made for a monument? The casting is crude and unfinished. This shell was acquired directly from Tom Dickey by Jerry Keyes many years ago.
$395.00
ART 34. Dug Confederate 3″ Broun Shell (Short Pattern).
Designed for use in the CS 3″ Ordnance Rifle. Dropped shell with intact brass sabot and fuse adapter. The first known use of these shells is at the Battle of Cold Harbor in May of 1864. Good condition. Provenance uncertain. See page 132 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” for more detailed information on this shell.
$650.00
ART 35. Dug US/CS 32 Pounder Solid Shot.
This projectile packed a heavy punch. Good condition. Cleaned and coated for preservation. Ex. Pete George collection. Found in Virginia.
SOLD
ART 36. US 3″ Hotchkiss Type II Shell from The Fort Worth TX. Civil War Museum.
Non-excavated shell with intact lead band sabot and brass paper time fuse adapter that screws out. This projectile was designed for the US 3″ Ordnance Rifle and saw widespread use on almost all American Civil War battlefields. Displayed for many years in the Fort Worth TX. Civil War Museum.
SOLD
ART 37. Dug US/CS 12 Pounder Canister Round. Port Hudson LA. Battlefield.
Extremely rare to find an excavated one this intact. Top and bottom plates mostly intact, and sow the crimping of the tin covering. Tin rusted away on one side revealing the deadly iron canister balls. Round is very stable. At once an amazing display piece. It was impressive enough that Ray Richey had it on display in his Civil War museum. Fort Worth TX.
HOLD G.P.
ART 38. Exploded Revolutionary War 12 Pounder Shell. Blown in Half.
Note verticle mold seam. It is also possible that this may be a War of 1812 relic. Almost perfectly blown in half. Provenance uncertain. Ex. Jack Bell collection.
SOLD
ART 39. Dug US 3″ Type III Parrott Flat-Top Bolt.
Rare projectile in superb condition. Note lands and grooves on brass ring sabot from the US Parrott Rifle it was fired from. Used to batter fortifications, shatter enemy batteries, and break up massed enemy troops. Probably dug at Vicksburg MS. This bolt was once on display at Ray Richey’s Civil War Museum in Fort Worth TX. See page 215 of Dickey and George’s “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” reference book for more information on this variant.
$950.00 HOLD J.N.
ART 40. Dug 2.9″ Confederate “Tredegar Iron Works” Long Read Shell.
Designed for use in the 2.9″ Confederate Parrott Rifle. Good dropped condition with intact wrought iron sabot and brass paper time fuse adapter. A relatively scarce Confederate projectile. Found in Northern VA. See page 247 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” for more detailed information on this shell.
SOLD
ART 41. Dug 3″ Confederate “Tennessee Sabot” Shell.
This type of shell is also known as a “Mullane”. Very crudely cast shell with intact brass plate sabot held by a central bolt and stablized by three iron pins. Provenance uncertain. See page 203 of Dickey and George’s “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” reference book for more information on this variant.
$650.00
ART 42. Dug US 3″ Dyer Case Shot. Fort Worth TX. Civil War Museum.
Great looking projectile that was displayed for a long time in Ray Richey’s Civil War museum at Fort Worth TX. Dropped example with a perfect lead cup sabot and intact zinc paper time fuse adapter. Minor area of repair or fill on one side. Provenance uncertain.
$350.00
ART 43. US 3.8″ James Type I “Tie-Ring” Percussion Fused Case Shot. Fort Worth TX. American Civil War Museum.
Mint condition. Probably picked up shortly after a battle by a soldier, and taken home as a souvenir. This shell is almost identical to the standard Type I James Pattern, except that it has a tie-ring projecting from the bottom and is packed with shrapnel that you can hear rolling around inside of it. Super slick iron shell body with intact brass anvil cap. Note razor shp edges on the ribs. This exceptional shell was formerly on display at Ray Richey’s Fort Worth Civil War Museum. See page 189 of Dickey and George’s “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” reference book for more detailed information on this rarity 8 projectile. The best of the best!
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ART 44. Dug US 3.67″ Parrott Type III “Bottlenose” Bolt.
Found many years ago by Ron Leathers near Richmond VA. Fired from a US 20 Pounder Parrott Rifle. Mildly pitted iron. Brass ring sabot complete with just a slight bit of play. Note deeply impressed 5 lands and grooves rifling. See page 230 of Dickey & George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” for detailed information concerning this rarity 5 projectile.
SOLD
ART 45. Dug US Bormann 12 Pounder Case Shot.
Smooth iron with intact underplug. Shrapnel inside. Boremann Time Fuse missing. Found here in East Tennessee by a local digger.
$175.00
ART 46. US 4.2″ Hotchkiss Percussion Fused Shell for the 30 Pounder Parrott Rifle.
Very rare shell. Condition is remarkable, probably a battlefield pick up. Percussion fuse anvil cap unscrews revealing the slider with nipple for percussion cap. See pages 242-243 of Jack Bell’s reference book “Civil War Heavy Explosive Ordnance” for more information. This shell is virtually identical to the 4.4″ variant made for the Dahlgren Rifle.
$1650.00
ART 47. Dug 3.3″ Confederate “Tie-Ring” Archer Shell. Manassas VA.
Rare early war shell in superb, dropped condition with intact lead band sabot. Note thin flame grooves. See page 86 of Dickey and George’s “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” reference book for more information on this rarity 9 projectile. For a long time this fine shell was on display in the Fort Worth TX. Civil War Museum which recently closed.
$2650.00 HOLD J.H.
ART 48. “Detachable Nose” 2.75″ Whitworth Type II Case Shot Featured in Steve Sylvia’s Newv Book “Groundbreakers”.
Excellent condition. See page 334 of Dickey & George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” for detailed information concerning this British made rarity 8 projectile. It has been speculated that a load of these shells may have been taken from a captured Confederate blockade runner. They never made it to the field but ended up on monuments in Gettysburg or sold as surplus after war. Fuse or shipping plug is missing, but the wedge shaped shrapnel is still inside. A rare and desirable example. This is the very shell photographed on page 57 of Steve Sylvia’s new relic book “Groundbreakers”.
SOLD
ART 49. Dug 3.8″ Confederate “Selma Arsenal” Read Bolt for Captured US James Rifles. Shiloh TN. Battlefield.
Extremely rare Confederate bolt. Note remnants of brass sabot that was shredded when fired and the classic “Selma” base knob. See page 287 of Dickey & George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” for detailed information concerning this rarity 10 projectile. Once part of Tom Dickey’s collection. His #86 designates this bolt being dug at Shiloh TN.
1250.00 HOLD K.K.
ART 50. Dug US 3″ Hotchkiss Type III Case Shot. Petersburg VA. Battlefield.
Rare flat-nosed shell in excellent condition. Intact lead band sabot and brass fuse adapter. Found by Ron Leathers near the Petersburg VA. siege lines. See page 168 of Dickey & George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” for detailed information concerning this rarity 8+ projectile.
$650.00
ART 51. US 3″ Absterdam Type III Shell.
A late Civil War shell. Stamped on the brass sabot “ABSTERDAM’S PATENT/FEB. 23, 1864”. Fuse missing. Interestingly, a standard Hotchkiss Fuse adapter screws right in. See page 71 of Dickey and George’s “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” reference book for more information on this variant.
$350.00
ART 52. Huge Fragment from an Exploded 13″ Naval Shell.
Very large fragment. These big fragments make impressive American Civil War artillery display pieces. They also look great with dug bullets piled in the bowl. Provenance uncertain but likely Fort Fisher NC. or Charleston SC.
$195.00
ART 53. Dug 2.9″ Confederate “Sideloader” Read-Parrott Case Shot.
Found by Ron Leathers many years ago on the Kelly’s Ford VA. Battlefield. According to Ron, this shell was fired from Major John Pelham’s artillery battery. Very good condition. Shell is lathed down about 5/8″ above the wrought iron sabot. This was done to prevent the iron shell body from chipping and endangering friendly troops. Perfectly intact brass paper time fuse adapter. Note lead sideloading plug where the shrapnel was inserted. See page 248 of Dickey & George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” for detailed information concerning this rarity 9 projectile.
$995.00
ART 54. Late War US 3″ Stafford Shell for Ordnance Rifle.
Brass bolt-on disc sabot is missing. Shell still retains it brass Hotchkiss pattern fuse adapter. This pattern was designed during the war but never made it to the field.
$250.00
ART 55. Dug US 3.67″ Sawyer Bolt. Port Hudson LA. Battlefield. Fort Worth TX. Museum.
Hard to find bolt in excellent condition. Sawyer 1855 Patent Address partially visible on the base. See page 294 of Dickey and George’s “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” reference book for more information on this rarity 8+ projectile. Recently acquired from Ray Richey’s Civil War Museum in Fort Worth TX.
SOLD
ART 56. Dug Confederate 3″ Bourreleted Read Shell. Gaines Mill VA. Battlefield.
Top notch example with everything going for it. Smooth and solid cast iron shell body with perfect brass time fuse adapter. Brass sabot shows strong lands and grooves from the CS Ordnance Rifle that fired it. This Virginia Pattern shell was formerly on display at the Fort Worth Civil War Museum. See page 257 of Dickey and George’s “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” reference book for more information on this rarity 7 projectile.
SOLD