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The Civil War Relicman, |
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Winchester, Virginia
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relicman.com. |
Ridgeway Reference Archive, Civil War relics.
Weapon related, tools.
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The Civil War Relicman, |
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Winchester, Virginia
USA (changed hands 70 times in the Civil War!). |
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relicman.com. |
Ridgeway Reference Archive, Civil War relics.
Weapon related, tools.
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.
Model 1855 rifle musket,
combination tool.
This handy tool features an open wrench with two swivel slot screwdrivers.
When the drivers are extended at ninety degrees, they form a handle.
The open ended wrench fit the nipple, the three sot screwdrivers were sized to
adjust any of the screws on a musket.
Reference: Shaffer Gun Tools, pg. 156.
M1145
Model 1855 rifle
musket, combination tool.
This handy tool features an open wrench with two swivel slot
screwdrivers. When the drivers are extended at ninety
degrees, they form a handle. The open ended wrench fit the nipple,
the three sot screwdrivers were sized to adjust any of the screws on a
musket. Wrench is fully limbered, and
could be used.Reference: Shaffer Gun Tools, pg. 156. $75. |
Musket tools,
Model 1842 and 1861 wrenches.
These clever devices have a square head on one end, for loosening the nipple on
a musket, then a rotating arm with a slot screwdriver. The rotating arm
swivels and seconds as a handle, the screw driver was used to remove the screws
holding the lockplate or barrel breach. With this simple tool, the entire
musket could be quickly disassembled in the field , the nipple could be replaced
or cleaned, the main spring replaced or tension tweaked.
M1006
Musket tools,
Model 1842 and 1861 wrenches. 
These clever devices have a square head on one end, for loosening the
nipple on a musket, then a rotating arm with a slot screwdriver.
The rotating arm swivels and seconds as a handle, the screw driver was
used to remove the screws holding the lockplate or barrel breach.
With this simple tool, the entire musket could be quickly disassembled
in the field , the nipple could be replaced or cleaned, the main spring
replaced or tension tweaked. Recovered "Turners Gap". |
M0891
Enfield gun tool.
Tool has moving parts and could be used for a wide range of repairs.
Dug relic, as found, it could be cleaned and limbered.
Recovered: Harpers Ferry West Virginia.Enfield gun tool. |