Is this an Acorn?

Joe G from Md

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To me this looks like a carved acorn. I have had two others in one of my previous posts [carved bullets] where members have seen Acorns [14th corps] I personally don't see them. This one I see an Acorn, may be way off. question if these are acorns where I found them was not a 14th corps area of operations could it just be soldiers liked to carve acorns or are we seeing things?
 

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Looks like a Confederate pistol round but I can't remember the name of it right now. I have one that a guy from Tennessee gave me a while back. I'll see if I can find it.
 

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It is carved
 

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from the notch in the top I would guess a bishop chess piece
 

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I'm not sure about an acorn, but I believe the bullet has definitely been carved. Possibly a game piece. Great find.
 

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The bottom is not flat slightly curved.
 

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Looks like a .36 caliber "Teardrop". Made by the St. Louis Arsenal.
Great find!
 

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Looks like number 99 in Mason and McKee [unknown for revolver .36cal.] But I still think it is carved on.
 

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QUOTE=Joe G from Md;5763162]To me this looks like a carved acorn. I have had two others in one of my previous posts [carved bullets] where members have seen Acorns [14th corps] I personally don't see them. This one I see an Acorn, may be way off. question if these are acorns where I found them was not a 14th corps area of operations could it just be soldiers liked to carve acorns or are we seeing things?[/QUOTE]

Reading down , it does look like a 36 "Teardrop" I bought a few from a Club Member/ Relic , Coin Dealer , he stated they came from TN & The Nashville area in particular.

Your bullet (like D-Dog) said looks Carved on it's sides & As you say the bottom as well.

In my Handbook of Civil War Bullets & Cartridges # 38 with example 'C' being a 44 caliber.

Now ..Maybe the Soldier needed a 36 cal & Carved down a 44 cal to fit His 36 cal pistol. ? This may have messed up the tied on powder Charge tho.

A 36 cal should avg .385 in Diameter , if your bullet is less from the sides being carved , it could be the 36. ???

Then again the chess piece will fit the scenario as well.

I don't think it was a 14 corps acorn ( but could have been , taken back north after the war or an injury. ???

From what I have read ' my details could be off ' The 14 corps started using the Acorn as their symbol after a very hard Winter 1863-1864 in & Around Chattanooga TN , where cause of the lack of food they/ many were forced to Eat Acorns .

So IMO & From what I can tell ; The carved Lead & Brass Badges / Pieces are mostly found in the March & Actions or the Union troops to Atlanta , the on the March to the Sea.

Most I have seen found were in the West Cobb & Paulding Co' areas Esp, Around Kennessaw , & I've seen others found in & Around Atlanta , heck Guess they could even be found in the Carolina's after Sherman left Savannah.

I do really like the Relic tho,
 

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TMI.. I know.

I do have the M & M book but it stored on the Book Shelf in the other room .

It's my favorite bullet book , just a little out-dated. I love all the pictures & Info tho.

This little Handbook of Civil War Bullets & Cartridges ; By James & Dean Thomas is just cool $10 & a little bigger than the Old TV Guide.

It has Most of the Bullet type one will most likely dig. & Can be carried around easily , I need a couple more Copy's actually.

All that said the Mason & Mckee Book is a must have .
 

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