Old Rebellion War Relics

This collection of Documented Gettysburg artifacts was housed in a museum at the Geiselman Country Store at Balow-Two Taverns Road. Geiselman began collecting in the 1920's and he had access to all the major early collectins that went on the auction block. He kept miticulus records of all his items from where they were found , previous owners and the like.His collection is the last major grouping of Gettysburg artifacts assembled and documented by a local resident. His passing in 2001 made it possible for the massive collection to be opened up for public purchase. I take great pride to be able to be the keeper and guardion of such historic pieces of history. -

U. S. 3" Schenkl Case-Shot

Found Near Spangler Spring By Henry Bittle
Here is a nice condition U. S. 3-inch Schenkl Case-Shot with the base of a combination percussion and time fuse. Somewhat pitted, it measures 9 inches long and @ 3-inches in diameter, weight about 9.5 pounds. The fuse is missing the rotator cap but you can clearly see the spiraling holes. This is most likely a non-fired shell, not many pits, dings or gouges in it. This fine shell was recovered by Mr Henry Bittle near the Spangler Springs area. Once part of the John Geiselman collection..
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C. S. 3" Dyer Percussion Case-Shot

Found On Barlow's Knoll
Made for the CS 3" Ordinance rifle, this cylindrical shell is complete with its zinc-alloy cup and has remnints of its zinc fuse adapter lodged in its nose. At the base of the shell there are four very deep flame grooves molded with the sabot. Never cleanes weights 10 pounds and is 71/4 long and 2.95 in diameter.

This was found soon after the battle by local resident Mr.Henning at Barlow"s Knoll, which received heavy confederate fire on the first day of fighting. The Knoll is north of Gettysburg and was the extreme right of the US lines most of the first day of the battle.
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C. S. 3" Bourreleted 'READ' Comman Shell

Found On Culp's Hill
This is an original fired CS Read artillery Shell. This is the Bourreleted style projectile measuring 71/2 long and 3.25 diameter and weights 7.5 pounds. Made for the CS 3" Ordinance rifle,it retains a 2" long portion of its original copper, tapered-ring sabot that shows two of the rifling grooves. The CS copper fuse plug adapter is missing on this one. The small lathe dog spur is still visible on the shell.This design was poor and when fired, large chunks of shell base were prone to chipping off, as in the case of thie one. A fine relic condition shell.

Found on Culp's hill shortly after the battle. Culp's hill anchored the Union far Right and was the focal point of repeated Confederate attacks on July 2nd.
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C. S. 3" 'Virginia Pattern'Bourreleted Read Shell

Found On Culp's Hill
Another original fired CS Read artillery Shell. This is the Virginia Pattern, Bourreleted read percussion shell. Projectile measuring 7.75 long and 2.95 diameter and weights 7.0 pounds. Made for the CS 3" Ordinance rifle, is missing the flange of its copper CS variant time fuse adapter but still retains portions of the tubular shank inside the nose. Never cleaned, the iron body exterior wears a pleasing mottled dark brown appearance. Lathe dog still there as is the base dimple. This again was an early design and faired poorly when fired, expanding the sabot top and chipping off large chunks of shell base flying. A good portion of the copper tapered ring sabot is still present, but as you can see has been comprimized when fired. Another fine relic condition shell.

Found on Culp's hill shortly after the battle. Culp's hill anchored the Union far Right and was the focal point of repeated Confederate attacks on July 2nd.
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C. S. Fuse Adapter & U. S. Parrot Fuse Adapter

Found On The Codori Farm
Here are two civil war artillery projectile time fuses, that were recovered from the fields of the Cordori farm. One is a confederate brass time fuse adapter in good condition. This one was made longer to allow for additional burn time for the paper inserts. Measures 1.9" long, with a flange dismeter of 1.24". Also shows two spanner slots with the 12 thread per inch. The union percussion time fuse is made of zinc and was used on the 3" parrot percussion shell. This one is 1-3/4" long and has the two spanner holes. They both show surface dirt from the battlefield, and are both in there original porcelin dish as displayed in the museum

The Codori Farm is located on the east side of the emmitsburg road, and was in the center of Pickett's charge on July 3rd, 1863. It was occupied by his niece, Catharine Codori Staub and her husband John Staub who both hid in the basement of the house. It is said that more than 500 confederat soldiers were buried on the property following the battle. The original farm house stands today.
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SHIELDS MUSEUM COLLECTION

*OF DOCUMENTED ITEMS*

This collection of Documented Gettysburg artifacts was part of the old Shields Museum. Started by Mr Otto Shields @ 1918. I take great pride to be able to be the keeper and guardion of such historic pieces of history. -

U. S. Enlisted Mans Belt

The Shields Museum was started by Otto Shields sometime @ 1918, and this item was part of that collection. Not believed to be an actual battlefield pickup. Most likely a soldier donation or gift, who fought in the historic battle as Shields was very carefull about making sure all items were from the Gettysburg battle. Buckle is stamped 240 above the US and is a standard issue buckle with arrow hooks all intact. The belt is 1.75 inches wide, made of buff leather dyed black most of which has worn off. The Shields museum pieces were auctioned off in 1985 and I purchased it from the Horse Soldier.
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OTHER GETTYSBURG RECOVERED ITEMS

*FROM MISC COLLECTIONS*

This collection contains Documented Gettysburg artifacts, that are from misc museums or finds in the past that were recovered on privite property with the owners permission. I take great pride to be able to be the keeper and guardion of such historic pieces of history. -

C. S. "A" Artillery Local Button

Found Near Benners Hill

This is a very good dug, CS local Artillery button, two piece, convex. Wide border with the roman 'A' on a plain field. This one was found at or near Benner's Hill in Gettysburg. Most likely dropped along the way to benner's hill, before the attach on Culps Hill. Found in 1981 by a local digger, this button is in good shape considering the time in the ground. Has the brass face and the copper back and shank, which is still attached to the back. This is a wartime local made by and backmarked "E. M. Lewis & Co./Richmond VA." rmdc(23mm).

Benners Hill was occupied by a battery of John Lattimer's CS Artillery that put fire on Culps Hill and East Cemetary Hill. They were shortly thereafter silenced, with Lattimer being Mortally wounded.
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-NEW-04/30/2010

North Carolinia State Seal Button

Found Near Springs Hotel Area

This is a very good dug, CS North Carolinia button, two piece, 23mm rmdc with a five pointed star in the channel, has the full shank. Most likely the product of Wildt & Klein Columbus S. C.. This one was found at or near the old Springs Hotel area, now part of the Gettysburg County Club. Which is located on the first days battle lines, which was in confederate hands. The Springs Hotel was built on the grounds of the Katalysine springs which were noted for there medicinal purposes. This land bordered Herr's and Seminary ridge.A health resort and spa was built, and although initially successfull, it closed in the 1890's. The resorts crown jewel was the Spring's Hotel completed in 1869. The hotel was used to house visitors during the 50th anniversary of the battle. It burned down in 1917
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