ART 1. Dug US 3″ Parrott “Bottlenose” Bolt. Vicksburg Miss. Siege Lines.
Superb condition with intact Type III brass ring sabot. This Rarity 9 projectile is discussed on page 223 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”. Used to batter fortifications. Provenance of Vicksburg MS.
$1350.00 HOLD J.N.
ART 2. 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 and Smaller Fragments are sold. Medium Fragment $150.00
ART 3. 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 4. Dug US 3.67″ Schenkl Percussion Fused Shell with Raised Ribs.
Very good condition. Schenkl Percussion Fuse screws out freely. Designed for the rifled 6 Pounder Gun. Provenance uncertain. These shells originally had a papier mache’ sabot. This Rarity 7+ projectile is discussed on page 308 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”. Ex. Bill Tracy collection.
$895.00 HOLD (Smay)
ART 5. Dug US 3″ Type II Hotchkiss Common Shell. Brandy Station VA. Battlefield.
Great example with intact time fuse adapter and lead band sabot. Minor pitting to shell body. Note lands and grooves of the 3″ US Ordnance Rifle shell was fired from. Professionally disarmed and treated for preservation. Found by Ron Leathers on the Brandy Station VA. Battlefield.
$350.00
ART 6. 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 7. 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 HOLD M.I.
ART 8. 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 9. Dug US 3″ Schenkl Percussion Fused Shell. MOLLUS Museum Collection. The Very Shell Photographed on Page 108 of William C. Davis’ Book “Fighting Men of The Civil War”.
Early battlefield pick-up, most likely from Gettysburg PA. The Museum of The Loyal Legion of The United States was founded in Philadelphia PA. and put together by Union Veterans. Many of the exhibits are Gettysburg related. This shell was de-sccessed from the museum in 2020. The Schenkl percussion fuse was added for display and is not original to the shell as you can see in the book.
$795.00
ART 10. 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.
$1350.00 HOLD C.B.
ART 11. 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.
$995.00
ART 12. 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 13. 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 14. 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.
$395.00
ART 15. 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.
$395.00
ART 16. Dug US 3″ Parrott “Flat Top” Bolt. Vicksburg Miss. Siege Lines.
Superb condition with intact Type III brass ring sabot. This Rarity 9 projectile is discussed on page 215 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”. Used to batter fortifications. Provenance of Vicksburg MS. Ex. Bill Tracy collection.
$950.00
ART 17. 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.
SOLD T.K.
ART 18. 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.
$295.00
ART 20. Dug US 3″ Type I Parrott Common Shell. Kelly’s Ford VA.
Good condition with intact wrought iron sabot and zinc fuse adapter. Found by Ron Leathers on the Kelly’s Ford VA. Battlefield. It was during this battle that the Gallant Alabama Artillerist John Pelham was mortally wounded.
$275.00
ART 21. Massive Dug Fragment of an exploded 10″ Rodman or Columbiad Shell.
Heavy thick walled fragment. Bullet shown for scale. Provenance uncertain.
$65.00
ART 22. 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 23. 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.
$495.00 HOLD
ART 24. Dug CS 3″ Tredegar Iron Works Long Read Common Shell. Richmond VA.
Decent condition with intact wrought iron sabot and brass paper time fuse adapter. Shell body has moderate but consistent pitting. Appears to be dropped. Found many years ago near Richmond VA. by Ron Leathers. This Rarity 7 projectile is discussed on page 247 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”.
SOLD
ART 25. Rare CS 5.2″ Eason Britten Shell. Charleston SC.
Hard to find one of these in this condition. Basically a Confederate copy of the British made Britten Shells. Designed for use in tghe Rifled 24 Pounder Gun. This Rarity 9 projectile is discussed on page 147 of Jack Bell’s reference book “Civil War Heavy Explosive Ordnance”. They are only found in the South Carolina coastal area.
$1250.00
ART 26. Dug US 3.8″ Type I James Bolt. Waynesboro VA. Battlefield.
Iconic American Civil War artillery projectile in very good condition. The old museum label states that this bolt was acquired on April 18, 1962, and that it came from the Waynesboro VA. Battlefield.
$1650.00 HOLD F.C.
ART 27. 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 28. Dug US 3.67″ Type III Parrott Common Shell. Vicksburg MS.
Near mint shell with intact brass band sabot. Smooth iron shows some lathe marks. Zinc paper time fuse adapter screws out. Fired from a 20 Pounder Parrott Rifle. Ex. Dr. Bullington collection.
$595.00
ART 29. Dug Confederate Conversion of US 3″ Schenkl Percussion Fused Shell. Cedar Mountain VA. Battlefield.
A considerable number of US 3″ Schenkl shells were captured by the Confederate forces. These were fitted with wooden sabots affixed by an iron pin in the tail. A Confederate brass paper time fuse adapter was specifically produced for these shells to fit the existing thread pattern. Condition is good with some moderate ground action. One of the tail pins is broken off. Found many years ago by Ron Leathers on the Cedar Mtn. VA. Battlefield. This Rarity 7 projectile is discussed on page 301 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”.
$495.00
ART 30. Dug US 3″ Type I Parrott Common Shell. Vicksburg MS.
Classic and ubiquitous American Civil War projectile used on every battlefield. Excellent condition with minimal pitting. Intact pre-rifled wrought iron sabot. Zinc paper time fuse adapter in great condition but not original to the shell. Fired from a 10 Pounder Parrott Rifle. Ex. Dr. Bullington collection.
$450.00
ART 31. Dug US 3″ Percussion Fused Type I Dyer Case Shot. Rappahannock Station VA. Battlefield.
These distinct projectiles were designed for use in the US Ordnance Rifle. Iron shell body is in very good condition. Note intact brass Schenkl Type I Percussion Fuse. Lead cup sabot is intact. This case shot variant contains loads of deadly shrapnel, usually iron or lead balls. They were set to explode above the heads of advancing troops causing massive destruction to their ranks. Found by Ron Leathers on the Fauquier County side of the river. He recovered four of these Dyer shells in the same general area.
$395.00
ART 32. Minty US 3″ Type II Parrott Percussion Fused Shell.
Non-dug Parrott shell designed for the 10 Pounder Parrott Rifle. Note original black arsenal paint. Rabbeted brass band sabot is perfectly intact. The zinc flange is all that remains of the Parrott percussion fuse. The slider and anvil cap are missing. Shell was apparently never fired and may have been brought home as a souvenir by a veteran. Visible lathe marks on shell body. This Rarity “6” projectile is discussed on page 225 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”. Ex. Bill Tracy collection.
$395.00
ART 33. 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.
$495.00
ART 34. 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.
$295.00
ART 35. 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.
$250.00
ART 36. Dug US 3.8″ Type I Hotchkiss Bolt for James Rifle. Vicksburg MS. Battlefield.
Absolute cream puff with slick iron and a perfect lead band sabot. Note lands and grooves from the James Gun it was fired from. Hotchkiss 1855 Patent address present on base cup. Found many years ago by Charles Harvey.
$695.00 HOLD J.R.
ART 37. Dug US 3″ Type I Hotchkiss Percussion Fused Shell. Kernstown VA. Battlefield.
Near mint dropped condition. One of two found together at a Federal Artillery position on the Kernstown VA. Battlefield by James Tubbesing.
$595.00
ART 38. Dug US 3″ Type II Dyer Shell. Jenkins Ferry Arkansas Battlefield.
Less common variant with pointed nose. Shell was abandoned on the battlefield and never fired. Nose has excellent threads and a fuse could be screwed into it. See page 146 of Dickey and George’s “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War” for more information on this rarity “7” shell.
$395.00 HOLD A.M.
ART 39. Dug US 3″ Type I Parrott Common Shell. Vicksburg MS.
Iconic American Civil War projectile used on every battlefield. Superb condition with minimal pitting. Perfect pre-rifled wrought iron sabot. The zinc “WashingtonArsenal” paper time fuse adapter is in great condition and screws out of the shell. Fired from a 10 Pounder Parrott Rifle. Ex. Dr. Bullington collection.
$495.00
ART 40. Dug CS 6 Pounder Spherical Shell.
Scarce crudely cast shell with visible mold seam. This type utilized a wooden paper time fuse adapter. Good condition with no deep pitting or issues. Provenance uncertain.
$350.00 HOLD T.H.
ART 41. Dug US 3″ Hotchkiss Case Shot Nose. Jenkins Ferry Arkansas Battlefield.
This projectile was designed for use in the US 3″ Ordnance Rifle. Lead band sabot intact but iron base cup sheared off when fired. Brass fuse adapter intact and not damaged. Contains loads of deadly shrapnel in the form of lead or iron balls packed in pitch matrix. The Battle of Jenkins Ferry (April 30, 1864) had catastrophic casualties considering the number of troops engaged. Artillery played a large role in this campaign which included the Battles of Marks Mill, Camden, and Poison Springs. These battles were noted for atrocities committed against Negro Troops, but at Jenkins Ferry, wounded Confederates became the victims of reprisals.
SOLD
ART 42. Dug US 3.8″ James Percussion Fused Shell. Camden Arkansas Battlefield.
You can imagine the terrifying shrieking sound this shell must have made on the battlefield. The open ribbed design allowed for gases to expand through the slots which forced the tin and lead covering to engage the lands and grooves of the 14 Pounder James Gun. Evidently US Gen. Frederick Steels had several of these guns and used them with effect during the Battles of Camden, Poison Springs, Marks Mill, and Jenkins Ferry. Shell is in good condition. The nose appears to have been modified to accomodate a wooden time fuse adapter.
$950.00
ART 43. Dug US/CS 12 pounder Spherical Shot. Rocky Face GA.
Near mint condition. Probably the most iconic and recognizable artillery projectile of the American Civil War. Used to batter fortifications, enemy batteries, and break up columns of infantry. Found at Rocky Face Ridge near Dalton GA.
$275.00
ART 44. Dug US 3″ Type I Hotchkiss Shell Nose. Beech Grove TN. Battlefield (Joe Brooks Farm).
This battle was fought on June 24, 1863 and was the first time that the Spencer Repeating Rifle was used in combat. John T. Wilder’s “Lightning Brigade” inflicted serious casualties amongst Gen. William B. Bates Confederates that were defending Hoover’s Gap. Wilder took the gap and held it until Union re-enforcements arrived. This action precipitated the collapse of CS Gen. Braxton Bragg’s Duck River Line and the disastrous loss of Middle Tennessee. Exact provenence noted by the digger on the shell. The percussion fuse or adapter was smashed upon impact. Almost certainly fired by Capt. Eli Lilly’s 18th Indiana Independent Battery. They fielded six 3″ Ordnance Rifles during the battle.
$195.00 HOLD D.C.
ART 45. Dug US 3″ Parrott “Bottlenose” Bolt. Vicksburg Miss. Siege Lines.
Superb condition with intact Type III brass ring sabot. Smooth iron. Sabot has been distorted so shell needs a spacer to sit up straight. This Rarity 9 projectile is discussed on page 223 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”. Used to batter fortifications. Found by Charles Harvey.
$895.00
ART 46. Dug US 3″ Type II Hotchkiss Common Shell.
Outstanding example with intact time fuse adapter and lead band sabot. No pitting at all. Note lands and grooves of the 3″ US Ordnance Rifle shell was fired from. Professionally disarmed and treated for preservation. I forgot where it was found.
$395.00
ART 47. Dug Confederate 6 pounder Spherical Shot. Kelly’s Ford VA. Battlefield.
Top quality example with super smooth iron. Found at Kelly’s Ford by Ron Leathers. Cleaned and coated for preservation. The Union Army had phased out 6 pounder smoothbore guns early in the war. Many were rifled and used in the Western Theater. The Confederacy continued to field 6 Pounders until the end of the war.
$250.00 HOLD Josephus
ART 48. Dug US 3.8″ Tie-Ring James Percussion Fused Shell. Shiloh TN. Battlefield.
Designed for use in the US 14 Pounder James Rifle. Very good condition with intact brass percussion fuse. You can imagine the terrifying sound this shell made as it shrieked across the battlefield. See page 189 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectiles of The American Civil War for more details concerning this rarity “8” projectile.
$1850.00 HOLD A.M.
ART 49. Dug US 3″ Type I Parrott Common Shell. Kelly’s Ford VA. Battlefield.
Good overall condition with intact wrought iron sabot. One of the most widely used American Civil War artillery projectiles. This Rarity 2 projectile is discussed on page 216 of Dickey and George’s reference book “Field Artillery Projectile of The American Civil War”. Found by Ron Leathers at Kelly’s Ford where the illustrious Confederate artillerist John Pelham was killed.
$225.00
ART 50. Dug Confederate 6 Pounder Spherical Shot. Jenkins Ferry Arkansas Battlefield.
Excellent condition with smooth iron. The Battle of Jenkins Ferry (April 30, 1864) had very heavy casualties considering the number of troops engaged. Artillery played a large role in this campaign which included the Battles of Marks Mill, Camden, and Poison Springs. Negro troops shot and slashed the throats of wounded Confederates in reprisal for atrocities commited by the Confederates at Poison Springs.
$250.00
ART 51. Dug US 3″ Type II Hotchkiss Case Shot. Kelly’s Ford VA. Battlefield.
Both pieces found in close proximity by Ron Leathers. Lead band sabot missing in action.
$225.00
ART 52. Dug and Sectioned 12 Pounder Bormann Fused Case Shot.
Perfectly cut in half revealing the deadly shrapnel packed in sulphur matrix. Bormann fuse, and powder chamber. Found near Fredericksburg VA. Ex. Pete George collection.
$295.00 HOLD M.C. Shop pick up
ART 53. Dug US 3.8″ Hotchkiss Shell/Case Shot. Vicksburg MS. Battlefield.
Classic American Civil War artillery projectile in excellent condition. This projectile was designed for use in the 14 Pounder James Rifle. Lead band sabot intact and showing the lands and grooves. Brass fuse adapter intact and undamaged.
$595.00