There was a fourth developed for use in the union repeating or coffeemill gun. Click here to find out more info and see a sample copy. This pioneering labor of love enables identification of most civil war bullets by going down a check list of characteristics and making choices. It was fun, and i though i didnt find anything amazing, i thought id share the hunt. Field artillery projectiles of the american civil war by davis and george. Lots 55 76 civil war bullets and relics pictured are the exact bullets and relics that you will receive. Bullets in wood this is a somewhat unusual find that might command a higher price tag. Orders shipped usps priority mail day or usps first class mail 25 day and ship the day of or the day after the order was placed. Civil war heavy explosive ordnance is the definitive reference book on union and confederate large caliber artillery projectiles, torpedoes, and mines. Civil war bullets genuine bullets and relics for sale. It is like those systematic bird books or tree books you may have seen. Recommended books and sources for learning about bullets.
A place to share the memories and stories of the relic hunter and collectors who are no longer with us. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions. The american civil war of 18611865 relied on many different kinds of firearms during the yearslong progression of the conflict. For international orders please email for a shipping quote. By tom dickey and pete george, this book covers the details of the projectiles and fuses used by field artillery in the civil war. These projectiles just scratch the surface of civil war projectiles, there may well be 500 different rounds and variations of ordinance from the civil war out there. It certainly didnt hurt that my much older brother is dean thomas. Click the square at the bottom right for full screen viewing. It has hundreds of clear photographs illustrating bullets, cartridges, bullet molds, and cannon ammunition of the civil war. James thomas and dean thomas are very serious civil war historians and have spent a lot of time studying civil war bullets and cartridges. A small number were purchased by confederate agents during the civil war, and between 50 and 125 were able to evade the union blockades to be delivered into confederate hands. Field artillery projectiles of the american civil war. Artillery and ammunition of the civil war by ripley abebooks. Dec 25, 2019 explore perryville1862s board civil war bullets.
Williams of philadelphia, penn, who filed an application for his patent on may 30, 1861. The contents is less about his daily routines in relation to confederate ordnance as it is a record of what was going on around him in richmond and throughout the confederacy at large. Their innovations provide todays civil war students and artillery enthusiasts with a fascinating look at the shot and shell of 18611865. While shot could ricochet across open ground against advancing infantry or cavalry, bolts tended to bury themselves upon impact with the ground and therefore were not used a great deal by field artillery. Hey guys, i am back at my cousins house looking for civil war bullets. Army, there were three types of projectiles used known as williams patent cleaner bullets. This one is not perfect, but still retains its shape and profile nicely, with a good mostly off white patina. I have been collecting civil war bullets since i was very young. Kinda long video of me finding mostly civil war bullets. Civil war bullets cavalry and artillery relics for sale. The effect of the war on soldiers study guide by erinchick includes 7 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more. Adult content safesearch army, weapon, bullets, projectile, war.
Cannons an introduction to civil war artillery by dean thomas. Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. The thick cavity walls are still nice and round, and the small truncation or. Three types of projectiles known as williams patent cleaner bullets were used by the union army during the american civil war in the standard. Encyclopedia of black powder artillery projectiles found. If thats the case, well sorely miss seeing our friends. They are the experts in civil war small arms ordinance, there are hundreds of pictures of civil war bullets and cartridges in this small book. Type i bullets have a thick leather and zinc base and type ii and iiis have a zinc base similar to a flat washer, all of which were designed to help remove. Buy now with paypal or if you do not have a paypal account you can still purchase with the credit cards shown at paypals secure server as a guest.
Three grooves, pulled with screw hole in nose, ramrod ring around nose, essentric cavity, small plug cavity, rusty scrapes on sides from bore. Attention give away i was asked by a friend to give away this nice starter civil war bullet collection to a deserving young collector. Measuring, identifying and collecting dug civil war bullets. Some of these projectiles are from the most famous battles of the civil war, such as those at fort sumter, charleston, vicksburg, richmond, fort pulaski, fort fisher, mobile bay, port hudson, and the hampton roads area of virginia. Mckee and masons bullet reference book civil war projectiles ii small arms. The effect of the war on soldiers flashcards quizlet. Compare book prices on to buy books from the lowest price among top online book. Hello everyone, i am looking for any good online sources or books that. Relic shows are cancelling left and right, and one show promoter told me he didnt think thered be any shows until next year. Check out rafael eledges antiques roadshow appraisal of this civil war artillery shell, ca. There is a signed dedication from both authors on the first page.
Civil war bullet id chart metal detecting the ozark. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. For many it was their first relic book due to the bullets, fuses and. There are many illustrations of the bullets, cartridges, bullet molds, the arsenals. Dickey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The semicircular line stretched from the mouth of dill branch on the left, anchored on the river where the federal wooden gunboats lexington and tyler patrolled. Guide to civil war artillery projectiles by jack w. This entry was posted in civil war, metal detecting, metal detecting finds and tagged 3 ringer, a handbook of civil war bullets and cartridges, a handbook of civil war bullets identification, book civil war bullets and cartridges, bullets dropped by civil war soldiers, civil war bullet finds, civil war bullet id chart, civil war bullet.
Solid projectiles were used against opposing batteries, wagons, buildings, etc. Fluhrer professor of civil war studies carmichael serves as cochair of the sesquicentennial planning committee on campus. The price found on the actual label may be ignored. Encyclopedia of black powder artillery projectiles found in north america. The outbreak of hostilities in 1861, found inventors on both sides searching for the perfect blend of sabot, body, and fuze to create the artillery projectile that. The round solid ones are designed to be fired from a smoothbore cannon which ranged from 2bores to 20 bores they are designed for impacting and crushing. If you have the chance to look at a book on collecting civil war projectiles, you will see an assortment of different markings in the base cavities of the minie balls, vertical lines, raised us in the base, etc.
Published by black powder artificer press, incorporatedin mar 20. Socalled georgia teat bullet, although this one does not have the teat in the cavity. Chapter 7 details how to inspect and identify black powder projectiles, explains the reasons for variances between identical specimens. A must have reference book for the artillery collector.
Artillery and ammunition of the civil war by warren ripley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The half shell book federal 3inch hotchkiss case shot hotchkiss lead time fuse plug has 12 threads per inch, thread diameter of 1. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. Fluhrer professor of civil war studies gettysburg college director of the civil war institute and robert c. Additional rates and insurance may be charged depending on quantity and value of items. Josiah gorgas was the chief of ordnance for the confederate army during the civil war. This one has a slight ring around the nose and one vertical cut line on the side.
This volume covers small arms and field artillery and contains a special supplement section. Civil war artillery projectiles the half shell book by. Field artillery projectiles of the civil war by sydney c. This pair of rare projectiles was recovered from a confederate camp site on private property near shiloh, tennessee. It was a great book for many years and the bullet reference for a long time. Civil war bullets for collectors, christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, or for metal detecting club hunts. Highly detailed and illustrated with considerable research. Including a selection of navy projectiles, fuzes, hand gernades sic, rockets, and land mines. The civil war artillery projectile and cannon home page. Field artillery and projectiles of the civil war abebooks. Loaded with information and photos of civil war artillery projectiles. During the american civil war more varieties of artillery projectiles and cannon were used than in any other time in military history.
Volume ii 427 pages is a comprehensive listing of fuses spherical and rifled and spherical projectiles found in north american. Considered one of the definitive works on the subject. Civil war bullets for sale archives gettysburg museum of history. Recommend a book for others that relate to the forums focus of bullets and shells. Civil war lead bullets most of the bullets used in the war were made of lead, so this is likely a common listing. Civil war bullet types pistol and rifle such a farreaching war required a large collection of firearms which, in turn, relied on a vast collection of ammunition types. A friend actually has some of the base plugs from one of the swaging machines. A handbook of civil war bullets and cartridges 9780939631940.
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