Vintage civil war book 1883 bullet and shell war as the soldier. 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. This is the basic reference book and a must for anyone wanting to identify a civil war bullet, i believe that the current updated. Civil war bullet id chart metal detecting the ozark. I have been collecting civil war bullets since i was very young. Three inches in diameter, seven inches long, dimple and lathe dog in the base, the piece is a virginia pattern shell, having been introduced in the winter of 1862, likely would have had a wood or paper fuse cap. 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. Williams was twice taken prisoner by the confederates and was hospitalized for a time. Some of these books go into great detail about the american civil war, and some these selections include maps and posters from the civil war era. The narrative of a blockaderunner by john wilkinson, paullins history of naval administration 17751911. Notice the double ring cavity tom stelma describes in his bullet book. Civil war, used abebooks abebooks shop for books, art. Civil war army swords a study of united states army swords from 1832 through 1865 by john h.
Some of these books go into great detail about the american civil war, and some these selections include. Alice shirley and the story of wexford lodge by winschel, terrence ed. 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. Like any good war history book, the civil war books on this list take a deep dive not only into the untold horrors of warfare, but also the perspectives, personalities, and motivations behind it, as well as the ramifications. This is a softbound book that contains 37 total pages of excavated bullets from the american civil war. Three inches in diameter, seven inches long, dimple and lathe dog in the base, the piece is a virginia pattern shell, having been introduced in the winter of 1862, likely would have. This book is wellillustrated and gives dimensions on the various items. During the american civil war 186165 small arms consisted of an incredible variety of. It certainly didnt hurt that my much older brother is dean thomas. It describes various aspects of the war, not just the battlefield military prisons, hospitals, camp life, and more. Many of our biblio booksellers offer antique and rare civil war books that would add great value to your book collection. The civil war as the soldier saw it by george forrester williams an apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Mar 31, 2016 volume iii 479 pages is a comprehensive listing of all known confederate rifled projectiles and their components. Nevertheless, the books on this list are, indeed, my alltime favorites cherished works that.
What is thought to be a fired enfield bullet that a civil war soldier picked up. It is more than possible that i was the first person to hold them in over 100 years. I have selected five books for this post that to me represent the diversity of topics from both independent. Best civil war books of 2016 nonfiction history of the. The end of the civil war, by most accounts, came with the surrender at the battle of appomattox. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. This volume shows the incredible number of bullet and cartridge types used by both sides during the american civil war. Williams was both a soldier and a war correspondent during the years of civil conflict between north and south and thus writes with the duel perspective of a fighting veteran and a newspaper reporter. Civil war curriculum biographies american battlefield trust. Hundreds of these were recovered near the columbia arsenal in the congaree river. I am interested in everything from individual items to boxes of miscellaneous dug civil war relics.
What were the effects of the invention of new kinds. Bullet and shell, the civil war as the soldier saw it. L00040, the half shell book newly released and finally available. 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.
The unique whitworth bullet was shaped to fit the bore. Dean can easily be called the expert in regard to civil war small arms ammunition, so i had a good teacher over the years. Dec 25, 2019 explore perryville1862s board civil war bullets. A field guide to the artillery of vicksburg national military park. Not a realistic book by current standards, it still is interesting to see this sort of real life fiction. I recommend this to anybody interested in an easytoread, entertaining, and wellwritten account of a soldiers life during the civil war. There were many different types produced by federal and confederate facilities, purchased from private companies, and imported. If you have a civil war relic or a collection of civil war relics that you would like to sell, then please contact me. Unlike most texts on the subject, this one doesnt ignore the skirmishes that took place out west.
Bullet and shell, the civil war as the soldier saw it is an inexpensive book at amazon and a good read. Antique bullet and shell civil war book illustrated. In april 1862, at the battle of shiloh, an artillery shell shattered johnnys drum. I feel a split second of time travel every time i pull one out of the ground. Chapter 10 includes a history of each named pattern, its inventor or origin, reasons for success or failure, pictures, drawings, sabot design, casing configuration, specifications, bursting charges, payloads, variants. They shed new light on the origin of some bullets, e. The filson has collected several new books for the collection suitable for background research, fact finding, and general enjoyable reading. The civil war and the remaking of the american middle border by christopher phillips looks at the prewar notion that the west of the u. In other cases, the artillery shell is separate from the propellant charge. Civil war bullet id chart detecting365 metal detecting. It features illustrated sketches from civil war scenes by edwin forbes. Alabamas role in the civil war cannot be understated.
Ive only been lucky enough to find one of each near a creek i believe the one that i found is a. See more ideas about war, american civil war and native american artifacts. Another thing that is great about civil war bullets is there are well over a thousand different variations of them. Civil war bullets genuine bullets and relics for sale. Original civil war bullets relics in matted display case 4 piece with coa. Youll love these books if youre into civil war history. Williams the book is a fictionalised narrative account of the american civil war. Shermans 1865 carolinas campaign receives scant attention from most civil war historians, largely because it was overshadowed by the army of northern virginias final battles. The illustrated history of american civil war relics.
Silver plated replica of civil war bullet on 10 12. Here is a minty bullet known to many as a palmetto sharps bullet. A number of important civil war figures also called alabama home. Encyclopedia of black powder artillery projectiles found in. Massive civil war artillery mortar shell piece heavy, thick, scarce, certified by the gettysburg museum of history. Illustrated with engravings and sketches by contemporary artist edwin forbes, this account by war correspondent williams is unique in its understanding of the bravery of those who fought on both sides. Essential to firing a percussion riflemusket, a cap is a tiny brass shell that holds. This one has also been stripped, treated with tannic acid and sealed. Recommend a book for others that relate to the forums focus of bullets and shells. There are minor variations, intentional or not, in both pressed and cast bullets. Get an answer for what were the effects of the invention of new kinds of rifles, bullets, shell, and canisters during the civil war. Over the years, these old gift shop type packages of excavated civil war bullets were likely sold to collectors and tourists from gift shops, service stations, and other stores along highways in areas of civil war activity. Civil war bullets for collectors, christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, or for metal detecting club hunts.
Union raids into northern alabama, the huge manufacturing infrastructure in central alabama and the battle of mobile bay all played significant parts. Whether you are a collector or just a civil war enthusiast, this book contains everything you need to know about the ammunition used in the deadliest war in american. Andrew waggenhoffer of civil war books and authors names the rivers ran backward. Bullet and shell is a narrative account of the civil war told from the viewpoint of ordinary soldiers who suffered through it. States rights in the south were only important insofar as it involved the right to own slaves. Early edition of this factually based fictional account of army service during the civil war, illustrated throughout with 62 fullpage and intext woodcuts after sketches by edwin forbes. These are examples of the fascinating details contained in the civil war naval encyclopedia that provide readers with a complete understanding of the naval aspects of the american civil war. Civil war bullets for collectors, christmas, birthdays, club hunts, and anniversaries. Dec 27, 2010 trying to name the top dozen civil war books of all time is, admittedly, a brazen act on my part. Elisha was wounded as a bullet grazed his right shoulder.
Escape from black panther passport to reading level 2 busse, r. What were the effects of the invention of new kinds of rifles. This hotchkiss shell was an early recovery from the antietam battlefield. Revisionist historians like to use states rights as a way to defend the actions of secessionists, but outside of slavery secessionists cared very little about states rights. A confederate ringtail sharps bullet listed in at least 2 reference books. The second home by christina clancy a sure footed ode to the strength of family, the depth of loss, and the power of forgiveness. Trying to name the top dozen civil war books of all time is, admittedly, a brazen act on my part. This is a novelized civil war history that follows one character during his time in the union army from private to officer as a result of battlefield promotions.
Z2167 bullets used in the civil war 18611865 by stanley s. Jul 01, 1992 this is a novelized civil war history that follows one character during his time in the union army from private to officer as a result of battlefield promotions. Before the last gunshot echoed through the battlefield in 1865, the. Illustrated, from sketches among the actual scenes, by edwin forbes. This ignites the powder and the blast shoots the bullet out of the barrel.
Dean started and operated thomas publications from 1981 to 2016. Information includes measurements and photos of each type. In the civil war era cartridge, the paper was supposed to be discarded, but. This vision was shattered during the war by union occupation policies and guerrilla warfare that.
The half shell book newly released and finally available. Some of the most entertaining, well written, novels based on history covering the civil war youll find, i. The civil war and the remaking of the american middle border by christopher phillips looks at the pre war notion that the west of the u. The sesquicentennial of the civil war is wrapping up this year and with it comes new scholarship on a myriad of topics. Small arms and ammunition essential civil war curriculum. Glossary of civil war terms american battlefield trust.
We wanted to include a variety of volumes to appeal to many different tastes. Both williams and forbes worked as war correspondents during the civil war. Some of these have been found in the field so they were issued. The american civil war of 18611865 relied on many different kinds of firearms during the yearslong progression of the conflict. Not a realistic book by current standards, it still is interesting to see this sort of real life fiction in context of its original publishing date of 1884. This book is in used condition with a little foxing and smells a little musty. A fullscale military occupation continued for at least another five years, and without it, slavery may have persisted far longer than it did. It is in very good condition but like the one above it is missing the fuse and copper disc sabot. Up for your consideration is one of the cooler books on my shelf.
There are six lead projectiles nailed to the top along with a section of a burst artillery shell. A place to share the memories and stories of the relic hunter and collectors who are no longer with us. Intro to civil war bullets a beginners guide to civil war. Civil war bullet necklace civil war stuff online store. Jun 12, 2017 alabamas role in the civil war cannot be understated. Those who appreciate a solid overview will find much to. A cartridge or a round is a type of preassembled firearm ammunition packaging a projectile. Mar 22, 2016 digging civil war bullets is very addictive. Hope this civil war bullet id chart was helpful to you.
The most common explosive bullet of the civil war was the gardner, in caliber. 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. Measuring, identifying and collecting dug civil war bullets. Handbook of civil war bullets and cartridges by james e. Bullet probes civil war medical books and civil war. This book is wellillustrated and gives dimensions on.
Civil war relics from south carolina by david and celeste topper. Civil war bullet id chart metal detecting the ozark mountains. These bullets were likely dropped by civil war soldiers that were there camping and preparing to march to battle further south. A confederate manufactured read bolt, pointed nose bourreleted ringed short pattern artillery shell, defused. Civil war bullet id chart detecting365 metal detecting magazine. The significant contributions of african americans in the ship crews of the u. Although in popular usage the term bullet is often used to refer to a complete. Civil war bullet id chart with images american civil. First invented by claude etienne minie it saw early limited use in. Each package contains one bullet along with a typed printed card with its. May 15, 2015 the end of the civil war, by most accounts, came with the surrender at the battle of appomattox. And it is an extra thrill to dig a bullet type that you have never dug before. Thomas show a variety of civil war era bullets, separated by caliber and type of bullet.