The Civil War Relicman,
Harry Ridgeway.

Winchester, Virginia USA (changed hands 70 times in the Civil War!).
 authentic Civil War relics.

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Ridgeway Reference Archive, Civil War relics.
Friction primer boxes.

This is the "Ridgeway Reference Archive", a research tool for educational purposes only, and is provided at no cost to the reader.   Some of the relics listed are retained in the author's collection, most reside in other collections and are not owned by the author.  None of the items listed in this section are for sale, please refer to relicman.com sales listings for items offered for sale.  This is a work in progress, I list items as I get to them, there are many patterns that are not listed yet, this list will be regularly updated as I get pictures and descriptions for more items.  I will also correct mistakes, so if you see any please tell me.
All items listed are believed to be original and authentic to the Civil War or as otherwise described.
Any excavated relics have been recovered from private property with owners permission.
Any artillery or ordnance relics have been disarmed and rendered safe.
Any weapons are pre 1898 antique weapons, and are exempt from Federal regulation, no licenses or permits are required.
This information is available for research purposes, pictures may be used by permission only.

Friction primer box.
Small box to hold friction primers were issued to the artillerist and carried on the belt.  The box is relatively square in shape to accommodate the shape of the long friction primers.  This box was issued in 1861, single belt loop is sewn, latch tab is sewn, brass finial is pear shaped and pointed, riveted into place, single outer flap to cover the contents.   No maker marks found.
Friction primer box.

M1106     Friction primer box.
Small box to hold friction primers were issued to the artillerist and carried on the belt.  The box is relatively square in shape to accommodate the shape of the long friction primers.  This box was issued in 1861, single belt loop is sewn, latch tab is sewn, brass finial is pear shaped and pointed, riveted into place, single outer flap to cover the contents.   No maker marks found.
Friction primer box.

Friction primer box, PNH, 1861.
Small box to hold friction primers were issued to the artillerist and carried on the belt.  The box is relatively square in shape to accommodate the shape of the long friction primers.  This box was issued in 1861, single belt loop is sewn, latch tab is sewn, brass finial is pear shaped and pointed, riveted into place, single outer flap to cover the contents.   Manufacturer mark on the inner flap: "P. N. H. / N. Y. / 1861"  and two stars on each side, have not determined yet who this is.
Friction primer box. 

M0973    Friction primer box, PNH, 1861.
Small box to hold friction primers were issued to the artillerist and carried on the belt.  The box is relatively square in shape to accommodate the shape of the long friction primers.  This box was issued in 1861, single belt loop is sewn, latch tab is sewn, brass finial is pear shaped and pointed, riveted into place, single outer flap to cover the contents.   Manufacturer mark on the inner flap: "P. N. H. / N. Y. / 1861"  and two stars on each side, have not determined yet who this is.  Single belt loop intact, latch tab and finial intact, front flap with marking intact, leather is flexible.
Friction primer box.

Friction primer box, USN Boston.
Small box to hold friction primers were issued to the artillerist and carried on the belt.  The box is relatively square in shape to accommodate the shape of the long friction primers.  This box was issued in 1861, single belt loop is sewn, latch tab is sewn, brass finial is pear shaped and pointed, riveted into place, single outer flap to cover the contents.   Marked on box inside the flap, "US NAVY / BOSTON".
Friction primer box.

M1107     Friction primer box, USN Boston.
Small box to hold friction primers were issued to the artillerist and carried on the belt.  The box is relatively square in shape to accommodate the shape of the long friction primers.  This box was issued in 1861, single belt loop is sewn, latch tab is sewn, brass finial is pear shaped and pointed, riveted into place, single outer flap to cover the contents.   Marked on box inside the flap, "US NAVY / BOSTON".
Friction primer box.

Gunners fuse pouch.
Small box to artillery fuses were issued to the artillerist and carried on the belt.  The box is relatively tapered at the bottom to accommodate the tapered shape of a screw in fuse.  Many of the shells were brought to the field using fuse plugs, the artillerist would install the fuse during the fight so as to keep the powder dry and fresh.  Belt tabs are sewn, latch tab is sewn, finial is round shape and secured with a rivet, two flaps.
Gunners fuse pouch. 

M0706     Gunners fuse pouch.
Small box to artillery fuses were issued to the artillerist and carried on the belt.  The box is relatively tapered at the bottom to accommodate the tapered shape of a screw in fuse.  Many of the shells were brought to the field using fuse plugs, the artillerist would install the fuse during the fight so as to keep the powder dry and fresh.  Belt tabs are sewn, latch tab is sewn, finial is round shape and secured with a rivet, two flaps.  Both belt loops intact, both flaps intact, latch tab intact with finial, leather is flexible, outstanding example.
Gunners fuse pouch.