ART 1. Dug Confederate 3″ Archer Bolt with Intact Sabot. Shiloh TN. Battlefield.
Nearly mint with flawless iron surface and full lead band sabot. Neatly painted. Found many years ago near the Shiloh TN. Battlefield. Ex. Chris Bullington collection.
SOLD
ART 2. Dug US 12 Pounder Bormann Fused Case Shot.
High quality example with smooth iron and an intact Bormann time fuse. Fuse is punched at 3 seconds. It was fired but did not detonate. Professionally disarmed and treated for preservation. Provenance uncertain.
$395.00
ART 3. Revolutionary War 4 Pounder Bar Shot.
Excellent condition. Bar shot were employed to destroy an enemy ships masts and rigging. Found many years ago in Lake Champlain near Fort Ticonderoga. A relic from the United States first Naval battles. The American fleet under Benedict Arnold was defeated at the Battle of Valcour Bay on Oct. 11. 1776 and retreated to Fort Ticonderoga burning what was left of the motley American Fleet. His tactics of delaying the British Navy contributed to the American victory at Saratoga.
SOLD
ART 4. Dug Confederate 3″ Tennessee Sabot or “Mullane” Shell.
A beauty. Short pattern variant. Complete shell retains its brass disc sabot, iron bolt and pins. Note lands and grooves of the 3″ Confederate ordnance rifle it was fired from. A relic from Stonewall Jackson’s Sept. 13, 1862 attack on Harper’s Ferry W. Virginia. Found around 1970 by Charlie Burditus at Bolivar Heights. See page 307 of Dickey & George’s “Field Artillery Projectiles of the Civil War” reference book for more information on this rarity 6 shell.
$695.00 HOLD
ART 5. Dug US 12 Pounder Bormann Fused Shell.
Really smooth iron on this one. The unpunched Bormann Time Fuse was added for display and is in great condition. Screws in and out of the shell with ease. Provenance unknown.
SOLD
ART 6. Exploded US 3.67″ Sawyer Shell Base Fragment and Lead Sabot.
A unique American Civil War artillery relic. Iron base in good condition. Lead bottom section peeled back. The Sawyer is a rarity 8+ projectile according to Dickey and George. Provenance of Port Hudson LA.
$250.00 HOLD W.B. Franklin Pick up
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.
$1650.00
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″.
$125.00
ART 9. US Naval Watercap Time Fuse dated 1861.
Superb condition with rare 1861 date. Found along the Potomac River defenses by Don Tharpe.
$125.00
ART 10. Dug 3.8″ US James Percussion Fuse Assembly found on the Shiloh TN. Battlefield.
Rare and complete fuse with brass slider, and anvil cap. Both pieces fused together. Beautiful green patina. Found many years ago by Bill Shaner.
$350.00 HOLD J.W.
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 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.
SOLD M.J. Slovenia
ART 13. Dug Confederate 12 Pounder Bormann Fused Shell.
Great example with visible mold seam. Confederate “high lip” Bormann Fuse is not original to the shell but is added for display. It is a dropped and unpunched example. Shell has clean threads and the fuse screws in and out. Provenance unknown.
SOLD
ART 14. Dug US Naval Watercap Time Fuse dated 1863.
Well marked fuse with a slick 0live patina. Provenance uncertain.
$125.00
ART 15. Dug 3″ Confederate “Flat-Tip” Archer Bolt.
Excellent condition. See page 77 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” for more information about this fine projectile. Rarity 6. Provenance uncertain.
$1250.00 HOLD J.N.
ART 16. Dug Confederate 12 lb. “Sideloader” Case Shot.
Really nice example of this classic Confederate projectile. Note brass adapter for the paper time fuse and lead “Sideloading” plug. During the manufacturing process of these shells, a wood or metal dowell was placed into the fuse hole. The shrapnel, either lead or iron balls, were inserted into the hole in the side of the shell. After this, molten pitch or sulphur was poured into the hole and a lead, brass, or iron plug was inserted. Once the matrix solidified, the dowell was removed and powder introduced. Lastly, the brass fuse adapter was screwed in. Professionally disarmed. Cleaned and coated for preservation. Provenance uncertain.
SOLD D.C.
ART 17. Dug US Artillery Bridle Rosette.
Classic intertwined “USA” Artillery harness rosette. Stamped brass with lead fill. Provenance of Richmond VA.
$225.00
ART 18. 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.
HOLD
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. 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 21. US/CS 12 Pounder Solid Shot.
A quality example of this quintessestial American Civil War artillery projectile. Used to mow down columns of infantry, smash fortifications and destroy opposing batteries.
HOLD
ART 22. Dug US 4.2″ Type III Parrott Percussion Fused Shell. Vicksburg MS.
Excellent condition. This projectile was fired from a 30 Pounder Parrott Rifle. Note Schenkl percussion fuse and intact brass ring sabot. Found long ago near Vicksburg MS. Ex. Chris Bullington collection.
SOLD
ART 23. Exceptional Dug Confederate 3″ Bourelleted Read Shell.
Very clean shell body with visible lathe marks on the bourellets. Complete brass sabot shows lands and grooves of the 3″ Confederate Ordnance Rifle it was fired from. Brass paper time fuse adapter is perfect. Provenance forthcoming.
$695.00
ART 24. Dug “Bull-Nose” Confederate 4.2″ Read-Parrott Shell.
Rare shell in excellent condition. Wrought iron sabot neatly sheared off when fired. Provenance uncertain, but most likely Petersburg VA. See page 328 of Jack Bell’s reference book “Civil War Heavy Explosive Ordnance” for detailed information on this rarity 7 projectile. Ex. Jerry Keyes/Chris Bullington collection.
SOLD I.W.
ART 25. Dug US 12 Pounder Bormann Fused Case Shot.
Exceptional condition with an unpunched Bormann time fuse. Provenance forthcoming.
SOLD
ART 26. Dug US 3.67″ Schenkl Percussion Fused Shell.
Good example with intact Schenkl percussion fuse. Anvil cap missing. Found at Hall’s Shop VA. by Ray McMahan.
SOLD I.W.
ART 27. Dug 2.9″ Confederate Read-Parrott Shell. Tredegar Iron Works.
Standard type with brass paper time fuse adapter. There is an “AR” stamp on the side of the shell, which is thought to be a Tredegar Iron Works (Richmond VA.) inspection mark. Wrought iron sabot intact. See page 243 of Dickey & George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of the American Civil War” for more information on this variant. Found many years ago on the Salem Church VA. Battlefield by “Foots” Griffin.
$395.00
ART 28. Dug Fragment from an Exploded US 8″ Mortar Shell. Port Hudson LA.
Bottom section of shell deliberately weighted to roll topside up and not extinguish the fuse. These pie shaped sections are called a “Cullot”. Can serve as a platform for displaying relics.
$55.00
ART 29. Dug Confederate 6 Pounder Shot. Shiloh TN.
Classic American Civil War projectile found long ago near the Shiloh TN. Battlefield by Tedford Coln.
SOLD
ART 30. Dug Confederate 3″Archer Shell.
Scarce Shell in good condition. Designed to accomodate a wooden adapter for the paper time fuse. Provenance uncertain but probably Shiloh TN.
SOLD
ART 31. Dug US 3.8″ James Type I Bolt.
Very good condition with fully intact tin and lead sabot. You can see the impression of the canvas cover on the sabot. See page 187 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” for more information about this projectile. Rarity 7. Provenance uncertain but probably Vicksburg MS.
SOLD
ART 32. Dug US 3″ Schenkl Percussion Fused Shell.
Near mint condition with no pitting whatsoever. Probably a battlefield pick-up taken home as a souvenir after the war. Clear “J.P. SCHENKL/ PAT. OCT.16, 1861” address on fuse flange. A beauty!
SOLD
ART 33. Large Fragment from a US 6 Pounder Bormann Shell.
Neatly blown half of exploded shell found at Davis Bridge TN.
SOLD
ART 34. Bormann Time Fuse Punch.
Used to pucture a hole in the fuse and exposing the train of fulminate at the desired second of detonation. Excellent non-excavated condition.
$175.00
ART 35. Dug Confederate 3″ Archer “Flat-Tip” Bolt with Intact Sabot. Shiloh TN. Battlefield.
A real beauty. Slick iron and tall lead band sabot. Dropped example. Neatly painted. Found many years ago near the Shiloh TN. Battlefield. See page 77 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” for more information about this fine projectile. Rarity 6. Ex. Chris Bullington collection.
SOLD T.R.
ART 36. Revolutionary War 2 Pounder Shot. Battle of Crown Point NY.
Very good condition with old white paint. Dug way back by on Oct.10, 1959 by Frank Kravic.
SOLD
ART 37. Dug US 2.6″ Hotchkiss Shell for Wiard Rifle.
Scarce shell in good condition. Fired with intact lead band sabot. This early variant used a wooden adapter for the paper time fuse. Provenance uncertain.
$550.00
ART 38. Dug US 3″ Schenkl Percussion Fused Shell.
Great represenatative example with fuse that screws out. Fired from a 3″ US Ordnance Rifle. Note clear “J.P. SCHENKL PAT. OCT. 16, 1861” address on the fuse flange. Dug near Orange VA.
SOLD