These tools are: "Vent Brush", "Vent Punch" and the "Powder Prick". The Vent Brush is used to brush and clean the fuse hole ( vent ) between firings. The Vent Punch has a flat face and is …

Fixed rear sights came into use early in the 1800's, and tangent sights (graduated rear sights) were in use during the Civil War. The trunnion sight, a graduated sight attached to the …

In addition to manufacturing Cannons and other civil war artillery, limber and carriage equipment, Trail Rock Ordnance also arranges Caisson Funerals.

Each of the cannoneers is equipped with specialized implements, some of which have been mentioned in the description of the firing procedure under Drill. Number 1 uses a …

Civil War Rifles and Carbines. Sharps and Hankins Carbine; Burnside Carbine; Joslyn Carbine; ... Tools. Checkering & Carving Tools; Drills, Taps & Die; Measuring Tools, Magnifiers & Lights; …

Michael's Gallery of Artillery Reproductions of Cannons and Cannon Carriages with implements: ramrods,worms,trail spikes,tampions, wedges, powder chargers and roller, linstock …

The above items are all basic tools of the Civil War artillery man. Pictured are 3 gimlets, 2 priming wires (picks), a lanyard, a thumbstall and a friction primer. The gimlets have nothing to do with …

two worm heads are 1.25" wide to fit a 1.375" bore. This cannon is used by their cadets at special events and parades, and recently the worm was broken off and lost.

Mar 18, 2016 · Here are some U.S. Army artillery gimlets for field pieces. And for heavy artillery.

Welcome to Cannon Parts Ltd: Cannon carriage building parts and tools for Civil War Artillery. This No 1 Field Carriage was built by one of my customers using several of my irons.