Z456     6lb. Canister Round Starter Kit

Description: Here is a very nice starter kit for someone who would like to reconstruct a 6lb. canister round. This group includes a layer (7 balls) and a base plate. All parts are original and have already been somewhat cleaned.

Recovered: Unknown

Price: $125.00 on Layaway!

Z447     Frankford Arsenal 1863 30 Second Fuse Pack (Qty. 5)

Description:  Here is a nice example of the longer range fuse pack. This particular one is for the 30 Second fuses. While the lower timed fuses are quite common the longer burn times are much harder to find. This pack has been wrapped in cellophane to protect it. The bottom of the pack has a slight tear and you can see how the fuses fit into the wooden block.

Measures: 3" x 2.25"

Recovered: Surplus Stock

Price: $110.00 on Layaway!

Z351     Copper Artillery Friction Primers

Description: Nice grouping of unused friction primers. These were used to fire the cannon through the breech.

Recovered: Unknown

Price: $25.00 each or $60.00 for all.

Z424     Federal Zinc Dyer Fuse Adaptor

Harder to find zinc adaptor for the Dyer shell. This one has the small hole in the base and is meant for case shot. This one was recovered by Bill Gavin.

Reference: Charles H. Jones Artillery Fuses of the Civil War Page 36

Recovered: March 19th 1966 White Oak Rd. Petersburg Va. by William Gavin

Price: $30.00

Z395     Confederate 4.52" Spherical Polygonal Shell Half

Description: Excellent halfshell displaying the interior of the Confederate polygonal shell. This is the pentagonal pattern. The idea was that by casting lines of weakness on the interior of the shell it would break into even pieces upon detonation. This one was cut professionally and has excellent metal and that crude Confederate mold seam.

Recovered: Surplus Stocks

Price: $225.00 on layaway!

Z381     Federal 3" Common Parrot Shell

Description: Nice locally excavated Parrott shell. This shell was found in an impact area near Charlestown, West Virginia along with another one along route 340 near present day Food Lion. This one has moderate but consistent pitting. The fuse on this shell is intact. This shell has been cleaned and coated for your enjoyment.

Recovered: Charles Town, West Virginia (Route 340)

Reference: Dickey & George 1993 Edition Page 216

Price: $225.00 Now $195.00 on layaway

Z316     8" x 12" Riker Display with Allegheny Arsenal Fuses and Pack

Description: Nice display that includes and original wrapper and four paper time fuses produced at the Allegheny Arsenal. This would make a great gift for any Civil War Artillery collector.

Measures: 8" x 12"

Price: $85.00 on Layaway!

Z203     Zinc Schenkl Combination Fuse (Early Pattern)

Description: Here is a nice excavated Zinc Schenkl combination fuse. This one is almost complete except for just a little bit on the tail that has eroded away. The numbers around the edge are illegible but the brass clip is still attached to the top. The metal on this example is sturdy, which is more than I can say for most dug examples of this fuse type.

Measures: 3.5" in length

Recovered: Unknown

Reference: Charles H. Jones "Artillery Fuses of the Civil War" Pg. 104

Price: $50.00

Z223     Frankford Arsenal Box of 8/30 Fuses

Description: Here is a box of fuses that were rewrapped. This one is contains four 8 second fuses and one 30 second fuse. All of the fuses are still intact but there is a slight tear on the bottom.

Measures: 2" x 3"

Reference: Charles H. Jones, "Artillery Fuses of the Civil War" Pg.

Price: $75.00

Z110     Federal 4.5" Dyer "Case-Shot" Shell for Siege Rifle

Description: Nice excavated Dyer shell for the 4.5" siege rifle. This shell is one of several that were recovered from the Augusta Arsenal Cache that were dumped into the river. This example is missing its large lead sabot. You can see how the sabot was cast onto the shell and molded around the grooves and base. This big shell would look great in any artillery shell display.

Measures: Diameter: 4.4"    Length: 9.1"

Recovered: Augusta Arsenal Cache

Reference: Jack Bell, "Civil War Heavy Explosive Ordnance" Pg. 222

Price: $465.00

Z3     U.S. Paper Time Fuses (14 Second)

Description: Here is an excellent package of early war fuses. These are packed like the Allegheny Arsenal fuses but are packed 10 to a package instead of the regular 5. This package is the exact one shown in Jone's Artillery Fuse book. There is one small tear on one corner which is shown. If you like published items this pack is for you.

Measures: 2.25" x 2.25"

Reference: Charles H. Jones "Artillery Fuses of the Civil War" Pg. 163 (Exact Pack Shown)

Price: $195.00