We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions. Civil war bullets genuine bullets and relics for sale. This volume covers small arms and field artillery and contains a special supplement section. Recommend a book for others that relate to the forums focus of bullets and shells. 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. Solid projectiles were used against opposing batteries, wagons, buildings, etc. If thats the case, well sorely miss seeing our friends.
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. James thomas and dean thomas are very serious civil war historians and have spent a lot of time studying civil war bullets and cartridges. Civil war lead bullets most of the bullets used in the war were made of lead, so this is likely a common listing. There is a signed dedication from both authors on the first page. Civil war bullets cavalry and artillery relics for sale. This pair of rare projectiles was recovered from a confederate camp site on private property near shiloh, tennessee. Kinda long video of me finding mostly civil war bullets. Williams of philadelphia, penn, who filed an application for his patent on may 30, 1861. Encyclopedia of black powder artillery projectiles found. Published by black powder artificer press, incorporatedin mar 20. A must have reference book for the artillery collector.
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. Lots 55 76 civil war bullets and relics pictured are the exact bullets and relics that you will receive. It was a great book for many years and the bullet reference for a long time. Civil war bullet id chart metal detecting the ozark. Civil war heavy explosive ordnance is the definitive reference book on union and confederate large caliber artillery projectiles, torpedoes, and mines. Three grooves, pulled with screw hole in nose, ramrod ring around nose, essentric cavity, small plug cavity, rusty scrapes on sides from bore. Measuring, identifying and collecting dug civil war bullets. Field artillery projectiles of the american civil war. 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. Additional rates and insurance may be charged depending on quantity and value of items. Cannons an introduction to civil war artillery by dean thomas.
Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. This pioneering labor of love enables identification of most civil war bullets by going down a check list of characteristics and making choices. Volume ii 427 pages is a comprehensive listing of fuses spherical and rifled and spherical projectiles found in north american. The effect of the war on soldiers study guide by erinchick includes 7 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more. Army, there were three types of projectiles used known as williams patent cleaner bullets. 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. 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. There was a fourth developed for use in the union repeating or coffeemill gun.
For many it was their first relic book due to the bullets, fuses and. Check out rafael eledges antiques roadshow appraisal of this civil war artillery shell, ca. During the american civil war more varieties of artillery projectiles and cannon were used than in any other time in military history. Adult content safesearch army, weapon, bullets, projectile, war. It has hundreds of clear photographs illustrating bullets, cartridges, bullet molds, and cannon ammunition of the civil war. 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. Click the square at the bottom right for full screen viewing. There are many illustrations of the bullets, cartridges, bullet molds, the arsenals.
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. The american civil war of 18611865 relied on many different kinds of firearms during the yearslong progression of the conflict. Artillery and ammunition of the civil war by warren ripley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is like those systematic bird books or tree books you may have seen. Click here to find out more info and see a sample copy. A place to share the memories and stories of the relic hunter and collectors who are no longer with us. I have been collecting civil war bullets since i was very young. Highly detailed and illustrated with considerable research. 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.
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. Their innovations provide todays civil war students and artillery enthusiasts with a fascinating look at the shot and shell of 18611865. Loaded with information and photos of civil war artillery projectiles. Dickey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The effect of the war on soldiers flashcards quizlet. Encyclopedia of black powder artillery projectiles found in north america. The price found on the actual label may be ignored. Dec 25, 2019 explore perryville1862s board civil war bullets. Guide to civil war artillery projectiles by jack w. Recommended books and sources for learning about bullets.
Hello everyone, i am looking for any good online sources or books that. The thick cavity walls are still nice and round, and the small truncation or. Another great book about a subject that has long awaited a thorough study. Mckee and masons bullet reference book civil war projectiles ii small arms. 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. Hey guys, i am back at my cousins house looking for civil war bullets. 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. Three types of projectiles known as williams patent cleaner bullets were used by the union army during the american civil war in the standard. Compare book prices on to buy books from the lowest price among top online book. A friend actually has some of the base plugs from one of the swaging machines. This one has a slight ring around the nose and one vertical cut line on the side. Field artillery projectiles of the civil war by sydney c. Including a selection of navy projectiles, fuzes, hand gernades sic, rockets, and land mines.
It certainly didnt hurt that my much older brother is dean thomas. Throughout the afternoon, grant had been working to build a lastditch perimeter to defend the landing. Chapter 7 details how to inspect and identify black powder projectiles, explains the reasons for variances between identical specimens. Artillery and ammunition of the civil war by ripley abebooks. Socalled georgia teat bullet, although this one does not have the teat in the cavity. By tom dickey and pete george, this book covers the details of the projectiles and fuses used by field artillery in the civil war.
Bullets in wood this is a somewhat unusual find that might command a higher price tag. It was fun, and i though i didnt find anything amazing, i thought id share the hunt. Attention give away i was asked by a friend to give away this nice starter civil war bullet collection to a deserving young collector. Civil war artillery projectiles the half shell book by. 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. Fluhrer professor of civil war studies gettysburg college director of the civil war institute and robert c. The half shell book federal 3inch hotchkiss case shot hotchkiss lead time fuse plug has 12 threads per inch, thread diameter of 1. 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. 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. For international orders please email for a shipping quote.
Civil war bullets for sale archives gettysburg museum of history. A handbook of civil war bullets and cartridges 9780939631940. Relic shows are cancelling left and right, and one show promoter told me he didnt think thered be any shows until next year. Josiah gorgas was the chief of ordnance for the confederate army during the civil war. Fluhrer professor of civil war studies carmichael serves as cochair of the sesquicentennial planning committee on campus. This is the definitive reference book for civil war military projectiles. Field artillery and projectiles of the civil war abebooks. Field artillery projectiles of the american civil war by davis and george.
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