Artillery
"They're too big to lose, to heavy to easily steal, and I've yet to break one" (noted collector on why he now collects shells)
There's nothing quite as formidable has owning an artillery shell. To think of the fire power of the Civil War cannons inspires a sense of awe. One only has to read the accounts of the battles to know how effective the Artillery troops with their big guns were.
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Description |
Item # |
Price |
8" Colombiad Shell: No powder or fuse, so safe and ready for your
collection. Overall in solid condition. NOT a saltwater shell, so it
will not deteriorate further. These big shells are getting hard to find, so
get it while you can...this is the last one we have at this time! |
AY47ABEJ | $275 |
  
30 LB Parrot Nose Half: A great display piece, from South Mountain/Harpers Ferry area, VA, Good clean iron, lightly coated with satin polyurethane to prevent rust. 4" overall length. Buy it to use as a paper weight for your favorite artillery buff! |
AY43JEJJ | $25 |
 
Hotchkiss Percussion Fuse Plunger with nipple and safety wire: Rarely
seen together, this one has blown apart to show exactly how it was put
together, even including the nipple! From The Wilderness Area.
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AY33JBJJ1 | $45 |
12 second Frankford Arsenal Fuse Package: This is a full unopened
package, dated 1863, of five second fuses. One tab has been slightly pulled
open to reveal the fuse, somebody just had to peek! Overall, though, in fine
condition and ready for your artillery collection. |
AY14HAJJ |
$175
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 Five second Frankford Arsenal Fuse Package: This is a mint condition unopened
package, dated 1864, of five second fuses. Has been wrapped in plastic long
ago to avoid soiling the package, but could be easily removed if you wish.
Don't see the full packages much anymore, especially in this condition! |
AY10HFJJ |
$225
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Artillery Gimlet: These were used to remove the friction primer from
the vent on a cannon. This is one of the most solid I've ever seen dug, and
much more complete than most, broken off where twist starts on wire..3.075"
long. Lead/white metal handle, iron wire. From the Wilderness/South
Mountain Area. |
AV37BJJJ1 | $50 |
Navy Water Cap Fuse: Marked on front Ord with an Anchor, but part
with date is missing. Other than this missing portion of lip, the fuse is in
great condition, missing only the safety cap and guts. Cleaned and coated. |
AY30BJJJ | $50 |
 
Cannonball/shell stand: Protect your toes with these display holders. Fits
all size balls, and also works well on most shells. Unfinished pine, so you
can stain to match your decor. Ball not included. |
AY13JJJJ |
$5 each |
