model of a Civil War Field Artillery Limber
Updated August 9, 2026
| Lot number | 139 |
| Category | Firearms & Militaria |
| Auction | Mid Summer Sale |
| Date | August 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Estate Sales of East Texas |
| Location | Tyler, Texas |
This item is a replica model of a Civil War Field Artillery Limber (Model CAN-103), a vital piece of military transport used by both the Union and Confederate armies during the American Civil War.Function of a Civil War LimberIn historical warfare, a limber served several critical roles for field artillery crews:Ammunition Storage: The central wooden chest (the ammunition chest) carried gunpowder charges, shot, and essential tools required to service a cannon or Gatling gun.Artillery Transport: It functioned as a two-wheeled towing carriage. A cannon or caisson would hook onto the back of the limber, creating a four-wheeled wagon unit that could be pulled by a team of horses.Mobile Seating: During transit, up to three artillerymen would sit directly on top of the ammunition chest to ride into position quickly.
