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VIRGINIA CIVIL WAR RELICS

Civil War Artillery

This page last updated August 19, 2008

EMAIL Phone: 434-244-0096

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Plez Bagby
PO Box 6425
Charlottesville, VA 22906

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	PC1951 Schenkl Percussion Fuse Top This Shenkl percussion fuse top is what is left of an exploded shell and fuse. The lettering, "J. P. Schenkl Pat. Oct. 16. 1861", is still clearly legible on the top of the top. Normally the length of fuses make it impossible to fit into a thin Riker case but this one will fit nicely so that the lettering can be displayed. This relic comes from a collection of relics assembled in northern Va. over several decades. SOLD Top
	PC1987 Frankford Arsenal 1864 20 Second Fuzes This unopened pack of Frankford Arsenal 1864 20 second fuzes is in very good condition. There is general wear and tear but no cracks, tears or repairs. This item is from a collection of relics assembled over several decades by a father and son in Northern, Va. SOLD Top
	PC1986 Frankford Arsenal 1863 12 Second Fuzes This unopened pack of Frankford Arsenal 1863 12 second fuzes is in very good condition. There is general wear and tear but no cracks, tears or repairs. This item is from a collection of relics assembled over several decades by a father and son in Northern, Va. SOLD Top
	PC2062 7 Canister Shot Six of the seven canister shot are approximately 3/4 inch size with the middle example being approximately one inch in diameter. The six smaller shot show a noticeable sprue on each. The seven included in the picture are the seven you will receive. These all come from a collection of relics assembled in northern Va. over several decades. $35.00 for all Ordering Information or Questions? Top
	PC1883 3 Inch Hotchkiss Artillery Shell Nose and Fuse Adaptor This 3 inch Hotchkiss shell nose and brass fuse adaptor is in very good condition. The Hotchkiss design for artillery shells and case shot was one of the best designed pieces of artillery used during the Civil War. This portion of the Hotchkiss shell contains brass fuse adaptor and bursting cavity. The sabot and base cup are no longer present on this example. It was recovered in the Petersburg, VA area and has been cleaned and deactivated. This example weighs approximately 4.6 lbs and is 5 1/2 inches in length. The iron is very smooth with nearly no pitting. The brass fuse adaptor is in excellent condition and is solidly in place. This artillery relic has been deactivated and will make an excellent addition to any Civil War artifact collection. SOLD Top
	PC1976 3 Inch Schenkl Shell - Dumfries, Va 1968 This 3 inch Schenkle shell is in very good condition and has very little pitting of its iron. The brass percussion fuse is present with a partially visible patent mark of "J. P. Schenkle Pat. Oct. 16, 1861." The shell has been deactivated as evidenced by the two drill holes, one in the very rear tip and one along the side. The shell measures approximately 2.92 inches in diameter, 9 3/16 inches in length and weighs 7.8 pounds. This shell was recovered from Dumfries, VA in the spring of 1968 and will make for an excellent display piece in any den or office. SOLD Top
	PC1985 Frankford Arsenal 1863 10 Second Fuzes This unopened pack of Frankford Arsenal 1863 10 second fuzes is in very good condition. There is general wear and tear but no cracks, tears or repairs. This item is from a collection of relics assembled over several decades by a father and son in Northern, Va. SOLD Top
	PC1975 3 Inch Dyer Case Shot with Pointed Nose This excavated 3 inch Dyer case shot is in very good condition. The iron is smooth with only very light pitting. Its sabot, a lead cup, shows four deep flame grooves is present and is slightly more pitted than the iron body. The zinc fuse adaptor is present with both spanner holes visible. It has been deactivated by having been drilled directly into the fuse adaptor. It appears that it was very lightly clear coated long ago. This particular example, with its pointed nose, is a harder to find and will make an excellent addition to any collection. $595.00 Ordering Information or Questions Top
	PC1983 Frankford Arsenal 1864 5 Second Fuzes This unopened pack of Frankford Arsenal 1864 5 second fuzes is in very good condition. There is general wear and tear but no cracks, tears or repairs. This item is from a collection of relics assembled over several decades by a father and son in Northern, Va. SOLD Top
	PC1982 Frankford Arsenal 1863 4 Second Fuzes This unopened pack of Frankford Arsenal 1863 4 second fuzes is in very good condition. There is general wear and tear but no cracks, tears or repairs. This item is from a collection of relics assembled over several decades by a father and son in Northern, Va. SOLD Top
	PC1971 Artillery Shell Shrapnel Three pieces of shrapnel from exploded artillery shells one of which is marked, on old adhesive tape, "Chancellorsville". In the example shown on the lower left, the fuse threads are clearly visible. They measure roughly 3-4 inches in size. These items are from a collection of relics assembled over several decades by a father and son in Northern, Va. $20.00 Ordering Information or Questions Top
	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. $275.00 Ordering Information or Questions Top
	PC1874 Limber Chest This limber chest is one of two discovered in December, 2007, in an 18th century barn, on the land of an 18th century home site, in Amelia County, Va. Both chests are of Confederate manufacture and use, and are identified. This particular chest, as was the other, was used by the 12th Va. Inf. to carry military paper (pay vouchers and associated company documents) and was in the possession of Sgt. Robert C. Osborne, at the war's end. Osborne, a native of Petersburg and original member of the famed Petersburg Grays, served throughout the war with the 12th Va. (formed in 1861 from the Grays) , attached to Mahone's brigade, seeing heavy action throughout the Petersburg campaign, including being in the forefront at the re-taking of the Crater, as depicted in John Elder's famous painting. Although Osborne's family lived in Petersburg, they owned a farm, Laurel Grove, in Amelia; here the family raised tobacco, and it was here that Sgt. Osborne left three limber chests during the Confederate Army's retreat through Amelia, on the fateful trip culminating at Appomattox Courthouse. The chests have apparently been in the very barn where Osborne left them so long ago, until their recent removal. The current owner of Laurel Grove is a direct descendant of Robert C. Osborne. This chest, which is exceedingly rare, maintains its original paint, as well as a rare rolled, iron / tin covering on the lid; directly beneath this sheet iron lid is about 70% of the original black painted oil cloth, placed between the sheet iron and wooden lid for weatherproofing and as an anti-spark mechanism. Apparently, this oil cloth originally extended over the sheet iron top, as a small swatch of oil cloth remains attached to the iron top. The tacks and tack holes used to affix the oil cloth are still quite visible along the lip of the underside of the chest lid. (See period photograph of two limber chests used by the famed Washington Artillery). The chest is in decent "barn condition" - it is missing one cast iron handle and does have a small section of rodent damage to one back corner of the lid. Also, the right rear corner of the floor of the chest is damaged (as seen in the pictures). Inside the chest, which was probably made to transport 12 pndr. case shot, all bolt heads are covered with zinc squares, attached to the wooden walls via brass tacks. The shell divider holders are present and are tacked to front and rear of walls of the box via brass tacks. An extremely rare artifact in and of itself, this limber chest is identified with the attributed unit being one of the more famous members of the Army of Northern Virginia. Full documentation and guarantee will accompany the limber chest. The two 12 pounder cannonballs and artillery sword pictured with the chest are not included and are there for a size reference only. The two balls are approximately 4.5 inches in diameter. The availability of a limber chest, in this condition, with a solid provenance, is one of those "once in a lifetime opportunities". Length including handle..........................48" Length, not including handle...................44 and 1/4" Width ..................................................22 and 1/2" Height, including handle.........................21 and 1/2" Height, not including handle...................17 and 1/4" Delivery of this item will require special arrangements with the purchaser and will need to be discussed prior to completion of the sale. $4,695.00 Ordering Information or Questions Top
	PC1844 US Naval Watercap Fuse This US naval watercap fuse is in good condition and is marked with an anchor along with the letters and date "ORD D 1861". According to Charles H. Jones' book "Artillery Fuses of the Civil War", this fuse was designed by Cyrus Alger. By 1857 this design was perfected and used throughout the Civil War. One special aspect of this new design was the fact that it included a bushing, made of brass, which allowed one size fuse to fit several calibers. Another improvement was the watercap with its crooked channel which prevented the flame from being snuffed out by the water. In this particular example the threaded watercap is still present in the top of the fuse as well as a portion of the paper time fuse which is visible from the bottom. Approximately 2,5 inches in length and 1.25 inches in diameter at the head. $130.00 Ordering Information or Questions? Top
	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 Top
	PC1841 US Seacoast Watercap Artillery Fuse This rarely seen US seacoast watercap artillery fuse was developed by Cyrus Alger as an improvement upon the wooden fuse which had been problematic. The book by Charlie Jones "Artillery Fuses of the Civil War" shows a similar example of this fuse in the middle at the bottom of page 6. This fuse appears to have been used as the top portion shows signs of being driven into the shell. The length is 2.80 inches. $210.00 Ordering Information or Questions Top
	PC1263 Exploded Hotchkiss Percussion Fuse This item is what is left of a of an exploded Hotchkiss percussion fuse and is from the collection of Richard E. Clem of Maryland. The top part of the fuse has blown off as well as part of the cylinder. This artillery relic was definitely in the mix of war and will make for a great display piece for battlefield found relics. A relic hunter since the early sixties Mr. Clem dug these items in various battlefields and campsites in the area of Berryville, VA as well as Charles Town, WV. For more information about relic hunter Richard Clem click the link on his name above. $35.00 Ordering Information or Questions? Top

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