FABULOUS CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY PROJECTILE COLLECTION.

SN NSN. This collection on display at the Greene Museum is quite extensive exhibiting among the smallest to the largest of rifled cannon projectiles. This collection of over 40 items includes one of the rarest and smallest projectiles, a 2.25″ shell for breech loading Confederate mountain rifle. These particular projectile with two lead embedded bands are by unknown patent, however recently discovered information by Jack W. Melton, Jr. and Colonel John Biemick for upcoming publication have identified the design of this shell by William Rushton of Atlanta, GA who also designed the breech loading cannon which was to fire these; only these projectiles have been noted and cannon is unlocated. Very few of these shells were recovered from the site of the Georgia State Armory which was destroyed by General Sherman and munitions dumped in the Oconee River at Milledgeville, GA. There are also three 6-pound solid shots (one which retains full sabot and straps) and a rare 3.25-inch Selma bolt also from this same site. Also included is a 200-pounder 7-inch Confederate Read shell with a Selma style solid brass sabot with a companion half shell showing the cavity and fuse construction. Two 7″ Dyer projectiles both from the early war battle at Island #10, one with complete lead sabot, one without. 100-pound US Parrott with Schenkl fuse, two 20-pounder Parrott projectiles (one shell, one flat top bolt). Three fine projectiles for rifled 6-pounders from Vicksburg include James, Schenkl & Hotchkiss. There is a fine 8″ mortar shell with ears from Mobile, AL. There are other rnd balls including a 10″ solid shot with battle damage, six 12-pounder balls including Boreman and Confederate polygonal cavity. There is a rare 3-inch Dyer found in Columbus, GA and a 4.5″ Dyer both in fine condition with complete sabots. Two rare Confederate projectiles are 3-inch Britten which are only found at the Battle of Helena, Arkansas and a 3-inch ratchet base polygonal Brooke of which few are known and only used late war in the Atlanta campaign. There is an interesting mold with 3-cavities for grape shot which we have never seen another example. Also included in this lot are three large wood tompions which were found in the river near the wrecks of the CSS Chattahoochee and Muskogee which are thought made for 8-inch and 9-inch cannon these vessels were armed with. This is a wonderful group of artillery that would made a great display as shown in the Columbus Museum. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: All shells are rusted and pitted and vary from fair to excellent as excavated. 4-54278 JS299 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 3295

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3295	$10,350.00	FABULOUS CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY PROJECTILE COLLECTION. SN NSN. This collection on display at the Greene Museum is quite extensive exhibiting among the smallest to the largest of rifled cannon projectiles. This collection of over 40 items includes one of the rarest and smallest projectiles, a 2.25″ shell for breech loading Confederate mountain rifle. These particular projectile with two lead embedded bands are by unknown patent, however recently discovered information by Jack W. Melton, Jr. and Colonel John Biemick for upcoming publication have identified the design of this shell by William Rushton of Atlanta, GA who also designed the breech loading cannon which was to fire these; only these projectiles have been noted and cannon is unlocated. Very few of these shells were recovered from the site of the Georgia State Armory which was destroyed by General Sherman and munitions dumped in the Oconee River at Milledgeville, GA. There are also three 6-pound solid shots (one which retains full sabot and straps) and a rare 3.25-inch Selma bolt also from this same site. Also included is a 200-pounder 7-inch Confederate Read shell with a Selma style solid brass sabot with a companion half shell showing the cavity and fuse construction. Two 7″ Dyer projectiles both from the early war battle at Island #10, one with complete lead sabot, one without. 100-pound US Parrott with Schenkl fuse, two 20-pounder Parrott projectiles (one shell, one flat top bolt). Three fine projectiles for rifled 6-pounders from Vicksburg include James, Schenkl & Hotchkiss. There is a fine 8″ mortar shell with ears from Mobile, AL. There are other rnd balls including a 10″ solid shot with battle damage, six 12-pounder balls including Boreman and Confederate polygonal cavity. There is a rare 3-inch Dyer found in Columbus, GA and a 4.5″ Dyer both in fine condition with complete sabots. Two rare Confederate projectiles are 3-inch Britten which are only found at the Battle of Helena, Arkansas and a 3-inch ratchet base polygonal Brooke of which few are known and only used late war in the Atlanta campaign. There is an interesting mold with 3-cavities for grape shot which we have never seen another example. Also included in this lot are three large wood tompions which were found in the river near the wrecks of the CSS Chattahoochee and Muskogee which are thought made for 8-inch and 9-inch cannon these vessels were armed with. This is a wonderful group of artillery that would made a great display as shown in the Columbus Museum. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: All shells are rusted and pitted and vary from fair to excellent as excavated. 4-54278 JS299 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 3295 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FABULOUS CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY PROJECTILE COLLECTION.