Misc. Dug Items
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Civil War Artillery
This page last updated February 02, 2012
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PC4950 US 3.8 Inch Type I James Shell This US 3.8 inch type I James shell is in excellent condition and is from a decades old collection from Northern, VA. The mildly pitted iron has not been treated or coated and is very stable. The lead and tin sleeve sabot is no longer present but the rest of the shell, including its brass anvil cap, is intact. This shell weighs approximately 9.2 pounds, is approximately 3.67 in diameter and is approximately 7 inches in length. It was fired from a 14-pounder James Rifle with a 3.8 inch caliber. This shell will make an excellent addition to any artillery or general relic collection. This particular artillery shell has been deactivated and is ready for display. $875.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC3784 Schenkl Fuse This Schenkl percussion fuse is in good condition and was recovered from the Petersburg, VA. area in the 1960's by Grayson Morris of Hopewell, VA. The brass has aged into a deep green patina and the maker and patent date are still visible. The top of the fuse head reads "J.P. SCHENKL PAT. OCT. 16 1861". While the threads are in fairly good shape, the internal parts and side safety screw are missing. According to Charles H. Jones' book "Artillery Fuses of the Civil War" these brass Schenkl percussion fuses replace the original iron Schenkl fuse. Schenkl's percussion fuse was highly regarded and, in addition to being used in Schenkl artillery shells, was also used in a small quantity of 3-inch Parrott and Dyer projectiles. This fuse will make an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War artillery or general relic collection. SOLD |
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PC3993 15 Canister Shot in Shrapnel These 15 iron canister balls measure approximately 3/4 inch in diameter and were for use in "case-shot" type artillery projectiles. This group of 15 were all recovered from Wilderness, Va. many years ago by local relic hunter Henry Foster. The section of shrapnel was not recovered with them but actually comes from a dig site in Petersburg, VA. and is included. This relic will display nicely in any Civil War artillery or general relic collection. $55.00 Order Information or Questions? SALE PENDING |
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PC3970 3 inch Type II Hotchkiss Case Shot Projectile This excavated fired 3 inch type II Hotchkiss case shot is in as dug condition and will make an excellent battlefield artillery display relic. All recovered together in the area of the battle of Marion in Smyth County, VA., this case shot was recovered without is lead sabot, but with its base cup and brass fuse plug. It has been professionally disarmed and is ready for display. SOLD |
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PC3987 Huge Shell Fragment - 15 Inch Shell This huge shell fragment, weighing 17.6 pounds, is a section of a 15 inch shell likely fired from a Dahlgren smoothbore gun. It was recovered in the area of Malvern Hill, VA and is still in "as dug" condition. The 15 inch shell weighing in at 331 pounds, was one of the largest round balls to be lofted from Navy gunboats such as the Monitor. The one inch high .69 caliber three ring "fat boy" bullet is pictured alongside to give some idea of the enormity of this piece of history. This fine artillery relic will be an excellent display piece in any excavated Civil War artillery or general relic collection. Measures approximately 6 x 8 inches at its widest points. $75.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC3979 7 One Inch Canister Shot This group of seven 1 inch canister shot were recovered from the Petersburg, VA. area in the 1960's by Grayson Morris of Hopewell, VA. They are all in good condition and will make for either an excellent display or to reconstruct a complete canister. The figure of given above of 1 inch is an approximate measurement. Due to rusting, the diameter's of each measure slightly differently but all diameters are close to 1 inch. The seven canister in the picture are the exact ones you will receive. $75.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC3816 12 Pounder Solid Shot This excavated 12 pounder solid shot was recovered by a Virginia relic hunter just east of Richmond in the area of Malvern Hill. The iron is mostly smooth with only minimal surface pitting. This fine solid shot will make an excellent addition to any Civil War artillery or general relic collection. Weighs approximately 11.6 pounds. SOLD |
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PC3785 Hotchkiss Percussion Fuse - Standard Brass Pattern This brass Hotchkiss fuse is in excavated relic condition and appears to be from an exploded Hotchkiss shell. The brass body at the threads has a crack and the entire piece is slightly distorted. Its length measures 2.30 inches and the bras has aged into a very nice green patina. This artillery fuse was recovered from the Petersburg, VA. area in the 1960's by Grayson Morris of Hopewell, VA. In Dickey and George's book, "Field Artillery Projectiles of the American Civil War" the authors state "this fuse was first patented on June 17, 1862 Patent #35,611, and a new patent was granted for an improved striker on February 24, 1863, Patent #37,756." Also according to the authors "this fuse was a very satisfactory percussion fuse, used in all major engagements after 1863." This fuse will make an excellent addition to any Civil War artillery or general relic collection. $35.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC3783 Schenkl Percussion Fuse This Schenkl percussion fuse is in good condition and was recovered from the Petersburg, VA. area in the 1960's by Grayson Morris of Hopewell, VA. It appears to have been gently cleaned mainly on the top (head) portion such that the maker and patent date are clearly visible. The top of the fuse head reads "J.P. SCHENKL PAT. OCT. 16 1861". The threads are damaged and the side safety screw on the side is missing, but the anvil cap is in place on the head. According to Charles H. Jones' book "Artillery Fuses of the Civil War" these brass Schenkl percussion fuses replace the original iron Schenkl fuse. Schenkl's percussion fuse was highly regarded and, in addition to being used in Schenkl artillery shells, was also used in a small quantity of 3-inch Parrott and Dyer projectiles. This fuse will make an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War artillery or general relic collection. SOLD |
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PC3788 Three Artillery Fuse Pieces These three artillery fuse pieces were all excavated from the Petersburg, VA. area in the 1960's by Grayson Morris of Hopewell, VA. The two on either end in the picture are Federal Bormann time fuses made of equal parts of lead and tin. Both are in relic condition and the one on the left has an indented star the left of the wrench slot and a raised star to the right. Some of the hash marks are still visible as well as the threads on the sides of both. An example of this type fuse can be found in Charles H. Jones' book "Artillery Fuses of the Civil War" on page 22 at the bottom left of the page. The fuse piece in the center is the top portion of a Schenkl fuse that reads "J.P. SCHENKL PAT. OCT. 16 1861" though the lettering is difficult to see. These three artillery relics will make a nice display in any Civil War artillery or general relic collection. $55.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC3558 US 3 Inch Type II Hotchkiss Shell This excavated US 3 inch Type II Hotchkiss shell is a complete fired example which has been left in its raw state with no clear coating or electrolysis. It was recovered in Petersburg, VA in the 1960's by Grayson Morris of Hopewell, VA. The brass fuse adaptor and lead sabot are both present and in good condition. Some type of black substance covers a portion of its sabot but I am unable to tell exactly what it is. The moderately pitted iron of this shell is very stable and its base cup section has two 1/4 inch deactivation drill holes. The shell has been professionally deactivated and is ready for display. Its weight is approximately 8.4 pounds and length is approximately 6 1/2 inches. This fine artillery shell will make an excellent addition to any artillery or general excavated relic collection. $250.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC3561 Confederate 12 Pounder Side-Loader Projectile w/ Reconstructed Wood Cup, Straps and Bag This Confederate 12 pounder side-loader cannonball with reconstructed wood cup, straps, and bag will make an excellent display piece. The side loader ball was recovered in Petersburg, VA in the 1960's by Grayson Morris of Hopewell, VA. Mr. Morris, using what appears to be a large sock for the bag, crafted a wood cup and black sheet metal strips to recreate its original appearance. The ball is in excellent condition and still has a the brass fuse adaptor and lead side plug, both of which are in excellent condition. The stable iron is in its "as found" condition as it has not been coated. This relic has been deactivated and is ready for display. It will make an excellent addition to any Civil War artillery or general relic collection. Weighs approximately 10.8 pounds and is approximately 4.5 inches in diameter. $575.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC3462 US Artillery Horse Bit This US artillery horse bit is in good condition and appears to be an early excavated example. It has plain bit bosses and is brass plated. Both rings and curb chain are present. This relic will make a excellent example to add to any Civil War cavalry or general excavated relic collection. $275.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2504 Federal Ten Pounder Parrot Common Shell with Brass Sabot This fired Federal Parrott common-shell is in excellent condition and was recovered in Winchester, VA. The iron is mostly smooth with some very light surface pitting on one side. The zinc Parrott time fuse adaptor plug is partially present and the brass sabot remains attached. It has been deactivated, cleaned, and lightly clear coated. Its length is approximately 8 1/4 inches, its approximate diameter is 2.86 inches, and it weighs approximately 8.4 pounds. This shell will make an excellent addition to any Civil War artillery or general excavated relic collection. $265.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2987 Federal 4.5 Inch Dyer Case-Shot Artillery Projectile
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PC2684 Complete US 3 Inch Type II Hotchkiss Shell This excavated US 3 inch Type II Hotchkiss shell is a complete fired example. The brass fuse adaptor and lead sabot are both present and in good condition. The nose section and base cup iron are moderately pitted with a couple of quarter size divots in the bottom of the base. This shell has been deactivated, lightly clear coated and is ready for display. Its weight is approximately 8.4 pounds and length is approximately 6 3/4 inches. Recovered in the Shenendoah Valley of Virginia, this fine artillery shell will make an excellent addition to any artillery or general excavated relic collection. 265.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC2683 Complete US 3 Inch Type II Hotchkiss Case Shot This complete dropped US Type II Hotchkiss case shot for a 3 inch rifle is in very good condition. The iron is in great shape with little minimal pitting. The brass fuse and lead sabot are both present and in good shape. It has been disarmed, cleaned, and lightly coated. The length is approximately 7 1/4 inches and it weighs approximately 8.8 lbs. $295.00 Ordering Information or Questions? |
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PC2496 Confederate 3 Inch Read Shell This Confederate 3 inch Read shell is in good condition and still retains its copper sabot and fuse. The lightly clear coated iron is pitted in some areas, more so than others, but the shell has been run through electrolysis and is now stable. The shell has been drilled through the fuse adaptor, thoroughly flushed, and is now disarmed. I showed this shell to Peter George, co-author of "Field Artillery Projectiles of the American Civil War", and he was unable to determine whether or not this shell had been fired or not. Initially, after studying its sabot, he noticed that it had no rifling marks nor did it show any evidence of "expansion", he leaned towards it being unfired. He then added, however, that the condition of the body of the shell and fuse adaptor indicated a fired example. Fired or unfired, this shell will make an excellent addition to any excavated artillery or general relic collection. Unfortunately its exact recovery location is unknown. Approximate weight is 7.2 lbs and the length is 7 5/8 inches. $395.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2456 12 Pounder Case Shot This 12 pounder case shot is good condition and was recovered in central Virginia. The iron is moderately pitted and has been lightly clear coated so as to preserve it. This case shot would have used a wood drive-in fuse plug with a paper time fuse. This example weighs approximately 10.8 lbs and will make an excellent addition to any artillery or general excavated relic collection. It has been disarmed and is ready for display. $225.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC2438 3 Inch Type I Hotchkiss Shell This 3 inch type I Hotchkiss shell is in very nice unfired condition. Originally manufactured without flame grooves, it was eventually retrofitted with flame grooves for Civil War use. Its lead sabot is in very good condition and this shell would have used a wood drive in fuse adaptor. An example of this shell (prior to retrofitting) can be found on page 165 in Thomas S. Dickey and Peter C. George's "Field Artillery Projectiles of the American Civil War", Revised and Supplemented Edition 1993. Excavated in central Virginia, this shell has just been released from a 35 year old local collection. This artillery relic is disarmed and will make an excellent addition to any artillery or general relic collection. Approximate weight is 7.6 lbs and the length is 6 5/8 inches. $295.00 Order Information or Questions? |
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PC1725 US Coehorn Mortar Shell for 12 Pounder This excavated US Coehorn mortar shell for 12 pounder is in very good condition. The iron is very smooth with very mild pitting and shows a mold seam along its equator. The wood drive-in fuse hole measures 7/8 inch across and the weight of the shell is 8 lbs. This example has been cleaned, very lightly clear coated. Approximately 4.52 inches in diameter. SOLD |
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PC1842 Hotchkiss Shell Nose with Brass Fuse Adaptor This brass fuse adaptor still retains the Hotchkiss shell nose and was recovered in the general area of Petersburg, Va. Blasted apart from the rest of the shell, the adaptor is in remarkably good condition with the iron nose is still securely attached. The adaptor measures approximately 1.94 inches in length and 1.16 inches in head diameter. This relic will make a an excellent display piece for any artillery collection. $155.00 Ordering Information or Questions |
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