Civil war projectiles ii book

This pioneering labor of love enables identification of most civil war bullets by going down a check list of characteristics and making choices. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Heres what i keep in my arsenal of reference guides. During the american civil war more varieties of artillery projectiles and cannon were used than in any other time in military history. The confederates referred to these as harpers ferry slugs. Measuring, identifying and collecting dug civil war bullets relic hunting with my backhoe and homemade sifter. 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. The 10 digit isbn is 0942365089 and the digit isbn is 9780942365085. A typical example of a cast, southernmade enfield bullet. Union and confederate propaganda in britain, 18601865. Here is a minty bullet known to many as a palmetto sharps bullet.

If you have a civil war relic or a collection of civil war relics that you would like to sell, then please contact me. Please include date of birth, death along with the. Recommend a book for others that relate to the forums focus of bullets and shells. They are quite uncommon and primarily recovered in the old transmississippi department, or arkansas, louisiana, missouri, and oklahoma. Bullets in wood this is a somewhat unusual find that might command a higher price tag. Excellent condition see pictures and feel free to ask any questions. A place to share the memories and stories of the relic hunter and collectors who are no longer with us. Tom gave me a good idea by asking about an old book. Bullet is wrapped in paper and has waxed wad at base.

Shiloh relics is one of the worlds largest civil war and world war marketplaces on the web. The bullets pictured are for reference purposes and not necessarily the exact bullet for sale. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket if applicable included for hard covers. I have been collecting civil war bullets since i was very young. The civil war artillery projectile and cannon home page. It certainly didnt hurt that my much older brother is dean thomas. To read more about the authors, click on their names in the above link.

Hundreds of these were recovered near the columbia arsenal in the congaree river. Civil war artillery projectiles the half shell book jack w. North and south, we present it all, from weaponry to uniforms, from accoutrements to cannon. Individuals not big businesses use shiloh relics to buy and sell items. I am interested in everything from individual items to boxes of miscellaneous dug civil war relics. James thomas and dean thomas are very serious civil war historians and have spent a lot of time studying civil war bullets and cartridges. While a great book in its time 19701980, it is now well past its prime.

New artillery book is now available for immediate shipping. The authors have noticed that in all prior books on artillery, including our first book, introduction to field artillery ordnance 18611865, there was no consistent method used in attempting to classify projectiles. The american civil war bibliography comprises books that deal in large part with the american. If thats the case, well sorely miss seeing our friends. Published by rapidan press, mechanicsville, va 1980. Civil war artillery projectiles the half shell book by. This one was not found in the us and is a product of the crimean war. These pieces of trench art are desirable by collectors and a wonderful addition to any dug collection. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Until you have some practice, this can be quite confusing. It is like those systematic bird books or tree books you may have seen.

If you order more than one they will each be slightly different. Small arms and field artillery, with supplement mckee, w. Civil war mini balls for sale this refers to a specialized bullet that was developed not long before the start of the war. A near perfect example of a the elongated ball for the mississippi rifle cast in moulds made at harpers ferry arsenal. Civil war lead bullets most of the bullets used in the war were made of lead, so this is likely a common listing. Mason 1980, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Masons book civil war projectiles ii with supplement. 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. There was a fourth developed for use in the union repeating or coffeemill gun. A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition.

Three types of projectiles known as williams patent cleaner bullets were used by the union army during the american civil war in the standard. This unit was armed with these hand crafted rifles in various calibers very early in the war. Founded in 1973, nstcw is the first and finest periodical dedicated to the collectors, relic hunters, researchers, and historians of the war between the states. Projectiles and explosives of the civil war at the charleston museum. A friend has a civil war bullet collection he wanted me to better identify, using that mckee and mason, civil war projectiles ii book. Civil war projectiles ii with supplement the bullet book. Civil war by mark millar, steve mcniven, dexter vines. These odd bullets were used by birges sharpshooters 66th illinois vol. I have one of those electronic scales, so i used that to weigh em. We provide online trading exchange between the individual customer and shiloh relics.

Still coverd in dirt, but smooth white patina is peeking thru in spots. There are several variants of this british rifle bullet. This early 1st edition civil war projectile reference book, authored by two pioneers of the hobby, is out of print and is a must have for the civil war bullet collector. Small arms and field artillery with supplement by w. While some detectorists find amazing works of arts, the ones i find are usually just carved on. Some of the projectiles saw service in the american civil war and some did not. Including a selection of navy projectiles, fuzes, hand gernades sic, rockets, and land mines. Civil war bullet id chart metal detecting the ozark. This pair of rare projectiles was recovered from a confederate camp site on private property near shiloh, tennessee. Artifacts on exhibit include a rare and nethe civil war saw charleston bombarded by union shells for 567 days.

Williams of philadelphia, penn, who filed an application for his patent on may 30, 1861. This volume covers small arms and field artillery and contains a special supplement section. See more ideas about war, american civil war and fortification. Relic shows are cancelling left and right, and one show promoter told me he didnt think thered be any shows until next year. This one is not perfect, but still retains its shape and profile nicely, with a good mostly off white patina. The last known find site of these bullets is kingston ga. Click here to find out more info and see a sample copy. 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. Therefore, the authors have created a reasonable system based on patent dates whenever possible. Dec 25, 2019 explore perryville1862s board civil war bullets. The standard reference work is once again available in this memorial edition.

Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Arsenal publications ii, 1993 confederate states of america 552 pages. A guide to large artillery projectiles, torpedoes, and mines by jack bell may 6, 2003 4. The title of this book is civil war projectiles ii and it was written by mckee. Some of these have been found in the field so they were issued. This is the definitive reference book for civil war military projectiles. Dean can easily be called the expert in regard to civil war small arms ammunition, so i had a good teacher over the years. Civil war bullets cavalry and artillery relics for sale. Field artillery projectiles of the american civil war. The whitworth rifle was deadly accurate at extreme ranges and the federals had nothing comparable.

Dec, 2019 explore perryville1862s board civil war artillery projectiles. Lots 55 76 civil war bullets and relics pictured are the exact bullets and relics that you will receive. Field artillery projectiles of the civil war by sydney c. The price quoted is for one original civil war cannon shell or cannonball fragment similar to the ones pictured. 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. Well, the style, length and diameter would completely match up with what that bullet was in the. One of the first to document the existence and origin of this bullet was w. 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. Civil war projectiles, small arms and field artillery. This shell was recovered many years ago near battery lane, 2nd days fighting.

Click here to order or find out more info and see a sample copy. So i literally grew up following big brother around the battlefields. See more ideas about war, american civil war and native american artifacts. Civil war artillery projectiles the half shell book by jack w. These are nice affordable piece of civil war history that ware excavated here in the area and would have been part of the famous shiloh campaign. Civil war artillery projectiles the half shell book by historical. 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. This large 198 page classic details and pictures the various swords, bayonets, pikes and lances used by. He became interested in the american civil war in the 1960s during the centennial celebration. Attention give away i was asked by a friend to give away this nice starter civil war bullet collection to a deserving young collector. Field artillery and projectiles of the civil war abebooks. Here is a tough bullet to find and its unlisted in a few bullet books. Dickey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Measuring, identifying and collecting dug civil war bullets.