#83 • US Fort Douglas Civil War Era Absterdam Patent Artillery Shell

Part of The Ray Howser Firearms Collection, 1931-2026 (timed auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

Starting at $200.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Nov 20, 2026 10:00 AM EST

An exceptional example of 19th-century American ordnance, measuring at 3"  is this Absterdam patent rifled artillery shell.  One shell is attributed to the historic garrison area of Fort Douglas, Utah, established in 1862 by Union volunteers to protect the overland mail route and keep a watchful eye on local territories during the Civil War.   Lot includes 2 Absterdam patent Civil War Era artillery shells, 8.5 x 3 inches. Good overall condition.