This is the classic style that would have been used with the large caliber bore military muskets. Ou goal is to help others learn about the ammunition and its history. The bullets presented are showcased by caliber size smallest to largest. The american civil war of 18611865 relied on many different kinds of firearms during the yearslong progression of the conflict.
Find civil war bullets from a vast selection of collectibles. Measuring, identifying and collecting dug civil war bullets. In his article for northsouth traders civil war magazine, titled, war in the west yields rare bullets, part ii, meigs brainard illustrated three variants of the arkansas hog bullet, and i believe this particular example is a type i, based on the deep truncated cavity and the nose profile. Civil war bullets, forceps, and extractors although over different bullet types were used in the civil war the standard muzzleload projectile was the 3 ring lead 58 caliber minie. However, at this point, longbarreled, musketcaliber weapons had been in use as. We will help you learn more about the fascinating history of small arms ammunition and identify those unknown finds you have. Civil war bullet id chart metal detecting the ozark. List of weapons in the american civil war wikipedia.
James thomas and dean thomas are very serious civil war historians and have spent a lot of time studying civil war bullets and cartridges. Each set contains a nice authentic set of civil war bullets one union. Here are some of the many variations you may see advertised on ebay. This civil war bullet identification chart can help you identify some of those minie and round balls that you find while out metal detecting. It is more than possible that i was the first person to hold them in over 100 years. Old rare vintage antique civil war relic 69 cal confederate lead ball. Civil war bullet id chart detecting365 metal detecting. Historical artifacts civil war bullets north georgia. We just acquired an amazing and very large collection of civil war gutta percha image cases. In guns, particularly firearms, caliber or calibre in british english is the specified nominal internal diameter of the gun barrel bore regardless of how or where the bore is measured and whether or not the finished bore matches that specification. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. I discussed this with dean thomas a few years ago and he did say that.
Click on the dealers link on the left menu and your browser will take you to their individual web site. A musket is a muzzleloaded long gun that appeared as a smoothbore weapon in the early. Three authentic bullets from the civil war union, musket ball. A handbook of civil war bullets and cartridges by jim and dean thomas is an excellent and affordable basic reference for civil war bullets. This is an original gun worm for a civil war era model 1842 pattern. I feel a split second of time travel every time i pull one out of the ground. Civil war bullets genuine bullets and relics for sale. American civil war bullet and relic collecting association. I am interested in everything from individual items to boxes of miscellaneous dug civil war relics. During the war, a variety of weapons were used on both sides. They held a wad of tow the fiber of flax, hemp or jute. Single civil war bullets 1 60 pictured are the exact bullets that you will receive. This artifact is a most common type of ammunition used with smoothbore muzzleloaders during the civil war. Two nonexcavated civil war era externally primed maynard cartridges.
Civil war bullet id chart american civil war, civil war. Individuals not big businesses use shiloh relics to buy and sell items. Another reason is that the time of the civil war saw changes taking place in the development of firearms and ammunition. These were used for the cleaning out of the musket bore. The civil war bullet book was established online reference to promote education and the hobby of antique ammunition, bullet, and cartridge. Heres a civil war bullet i have now seen 3 or 4 times. These weapons include edged weapons such as knives, swords, and bayonets, firearms such as, rifledmuskets, breech loaders and repeating weapons, various field guns such as artillery, and new weapons such as the early grenade. Three bullets from the civil war, featuring union and confederate bullets and a musketball. It is measured in inches to an accuracy of hundredths or thousandths of an inch or in millimeters. A typical example of a cast, southernmade enfield bullet. We provide online trading exchange between the individual customer and shiloh relics. Louis, missouri, sells blank, dummy, and live rounds for your civil war ammunition needs our authentic civil war paper cartridges enhance your personal collection and make your reenactment more compelling to audiences. The drawing of this style cartridge is borrowed from the wonderful cartridge book by herschel c. Note the base end where the brass casing was attached.
Another thing that is great about civil war bullets is there are well over a thousand different variations of them. 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. First invented by claude etienne minie it saw early limited use in the crimean war. No paypal tab here, just call, text, email, smoke signals however you want to get in touch and will get your order out. Unfollow civil war bullets to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I call them a side cast right in the middle of the 3 rings georgia troops bullet. Both bullets have a nice white patina and no digger damage. When we add bullets to this page, if they have mm numbers, then we put them in order on the page. I would suggest that anyone who wants to collect civil war bullets or identify a bullet should consider buying a copy of a handbook of civil war bullets and cartridges by dean and jim thomas of thomas publications. They come nicely displayed in a riker case with red background. The american civil war, fought between the union and confederate forces, took place from 1861 to 1865. Mm does list it as a selma arsenal colt revolving rifle bullet.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. It is estimated that 65% of the american civil war was fought in virginia. The second is an oddity and the first of its type that i have had. Civil war replica bullets pack of 7 with a beginners guide.
The collecting of the many varieties of union and confederate bullets can be habit forming. What we know for sure is that they are confederate, associated with texas troops, are from early war sites and are rare. Makes a great gift for the aspiring civil war collector. Click a category below to show the items for sale in the category you selected. Feb 27, 2017 this civil war bullet identification chart can help you identify some of those minie and round balls that you find while out metal detecting. Civil war bullet set civil war artifacts for sale in. This is the basic reference book and a must for anyone wanting to identify a civil war bullet, i believe that the current updated. A combination an enfield and an enfield prichett bullet. Buy now with paypal or if you do not have a paypal account you can still purchase with the credit cards shown above at paypals secure server as a guest.
Authentic 7 civil war bullet teaching set for teachers, students, or. 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. Civil war mini balls for sale this refers to a specialized bullet that was developed not long before the start of the war. Recovered where they lay, with permission of the landowner.
Two nice civil war pistol bullets recovered near jenkins ferry, arkansas. Did you know that during the civil war, more than different types of bullets were used. Civil war lead bullets most of the bullets used in the war were made of lead, so this is likely a common listing. These bullets were likely dropped by civil war soldiers that were there camping and preparing to march to battle further south. For your consideration one unlisted 3 ring confederate bullet. Still coverd in dirt, but smooth white patina is peeking thru in spots. Civil war bullets, buttons, brass items, paper money, more. And it is an extra thrill to dig a bullet type that you have never dug before.
It is actual size photos in the book but the kindle version has to be zoomed in on each item but other than that it is a very informative read. A great souvenir for anyone looking for a meaningful representation of the civil war. Here is a tough bullet to find and its unlisted in a few bullet books. If you have a civil war relic or a collection of civil war relics that you would like to sell, then please contact me. I accept money orders, paypal, personal checks, bank checks, cashiers checks, certified checks, counter checks. Dec 25, 2019 explore perryville1862s board civil war bullets. Civil war bullet dealer from north east tennesseeburnsides headquarters. Whitworthrecovered chambersburg, pathe city was occupied numerous times during the civil wara large bulk of lees army passed through during the gettysburg campaign.
Shiloh relics is one of the worlds largest civil war and world war marketplaces on the web. Many bullets can be found on protected civil war battlefields today and those showcased below are just a sampling of the popular bullet types seen in the clash between the blue and the gray. When you begin shopping for civil war bullets, you may not realize how many different types are available for purchase. Attractive excavated civil war gallager cavalry carbine bullets. This is one reason civil war bullet collecting has become a popular hobby. Are you a collector of civil war antiques or an actor in the reenactment of a major civil war battle. If you wish to pick it up at my store, either contact me or purchase it with shipping and i will refund your shipping charge. Ive only been lucky enough to find one of each near a creek i believe the one that i found is a. This book is very detailed with drawings including weights and dimensions of old civil war era ammunition. Photographs of bullets, including some with cartridges still attached, are presented. Lots 37 54 civil war bullets and relics pictured are the exact bullets and relics that you will receive. Bullet probes civil war medical books and civil war.
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