Civil War Artillery Gimlet & Friction Primers
Updated August 24, 2026
This auction ended on September 9, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0038 |
| Estimate | $100 - $150 |
| Opening bid | $50 |
| Category | Firearms & Militaria |
| Auction | 3-Day Antiques, Americana, & Advert.-Day 1 |
| Date | September 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Conestoga Auction Company Division of Hess Auction Group |
| Location | Manheim, Pennsylvania |
Group of three items includes an artillery gimlet used to remove broken friction primers from the vent of a cannon tube, an artillery friction primer and a dug Coehorn mortar friction primer.
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