Artillery Shell Deactivation

Updated 2.20.08

We follow every possible safety guideline and use the most up to date information regarding the safe disarming of civil war artillery projectiles. We have consulted with some of the leading authorities in the field and will safely and efficiently render your shell safe.

We encourage anyone who has not disarmed a shell before or currently uses a hand-drill to disarm shells to stop immediately. Not only are you risking the future of this hobby, but more importantly you are risking your life!

If you do not have us provide this service for you, please seek a professional who uses a remote drill press every time and has the knowledge and experience to do so.

 

We have offered a safe and professional disarmament service for deactivation of Civil War Artillery for the past two years.

PRICES (per Shell)

$35.00 for shells up to 30lbs      $45.00 for shells 30-100lbs

This will include, but not limited to:

  • Parrots

  • Bormanns

  • 8" Shells

  • 10" Shells

  • 32lb Shells

  • 7" Dyers

Anything over 100lbs Please contact for Pricing.

Terms:

  • You are responsible for getting the shell to us. We will be as accommodating as possible. Please call for details.

 

  • We will ship the shell back after it has been disarmed. Please include shipping into payment if this method is chosen. Please let us know otherwise. We will deliver to shows. 

 

  • We are not responsible for shells that are damaged or detonate during the procedure.

 

  • We will not drill through Percussion or Borman Fuses.

 

Procedure:

  • All shells will be deactivated utilizing a remote control drill press. The shell will be exposed to water during and after drilling.

  • Between a 1/4" or 11/32" size carbide bit will be used. It depends on the type of shell and where the hole will be drilled.

  • Let us know approximately where you would like the hole to be placed. We will make every attempt to make it as aesthetically pleasing as possible, but safety supersedes and will make the final determination.

Please Fill Out This Form. It must be filled out & signed  before we disarm the shell.

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