Tyler Arsenal

[19thTexas]

I have used the search tool and found nothing on this but I thought that I might find someone who had information on this topic.

I know that Tyler produced weapons and that Marshall had a powder mill but I wanted more details if possible. Did Tyler produce ammunition? Was there any ammunition produced in Texas other than Austin?

Any sources are greatly appreciated.

David Williams

[James Brenner]

Re: Tyler Arsenal

This may be of use. William Albaugh, Tyler, Texas. I have not read it, but it looks like a good place to start your research.

https://kenstonrarebooks.com/product/tyler-texas-csa/.

[19thTexas]

Re: Tyler Arsenal

Thanks, I did not know there was a book on the subject.

[Pritchett Ball]

Re: Tyler Arsenal

As far as all of Texas production you need to look into: https://www.amazon.com/Confederate-A...y&sr=8-1-fkmr0
Tyler did produce a lot of ammo, but unfortunately, I know of no existing rounds, or arsenal packs (or labels) that survived. I have the 3- volume set, it states for the month of Feb, 1864: Cartridge production soared in February to over 168,000 rounds:
86,410 Buck-n-Ball cartridges
69,030 Musket Ball ''
11,750 Enfield Rifle ''
1,290 Miss ''

If you ever get to the Texas Civil War Museum in FT. Worth, they sometimes have the 3-volume set of books bundled together, for around $40-$50!

Kevin Dally

[19thTexas]

Re: Tyler Arsenal

Thanks Kevin, I thought I might hear from you...you were kind enough to share some arsenal labels with me last that I have put to good use. As far as the museum in Fort Worth, that is literally 10 minutes down the road from my house. I will swing by there after work and pick that up.

Too bad no labels survived, that would really sweeten a transmiss impression!

Thanks for the tip!
David Williams