Civil War Artillery Gimlet & Friction Primers
Updated August 25, 2026
This auction ended on September 9, 2026.
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| Lot number | 38 |
| Estimate | 100.00 - 150.00 USD |
| Category | Firearms & Militaria |
| Auction | Antiques, Americana, and Advertising Auction - Day 1 |
| Date | September 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | John M. Hess Auction Service, Inc. |
| 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. Provenance: The collection of Craig and Cynthia Wertz. Gimlet, 12 1/8"L Coehorn primer in relic condition. Others are good.
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