How to i date ammo?

[DiggerGal]

His is my first ammo find, buried down about 2ft under an old tree. Wondering what type of ammo it is and how old it is?

 

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[nsdq]

need measurements

 

[Prestigitation Digger]

Possible Hotchkiss 2 pounder

 

[ivan salis]

the one is some type of cannon type shell -- its from the self contained shell era * so likely post civil war --

 

[DiggerGal]

the one is some type of cannon type shell -- its from the self contained shell era * so likely post civil war --

Which one?

 

[Prestigitation Digger]

Almost positive its a Hotchkiss round.

 

[Old Dude]

I don't know about everyone else, but I date ammo by posting pics, measurements, weights and then just wait on The CannonballGuy to give me a precise identification, lol. That guy is awesome with his knowledge.

 

[nsdq]

He does one heck of a job thats for sure

I don't know about everyone else, but I date ammo by posting pics, measurements, weights and then just wait on The CannonballGuy to give me a precise identification, lol. That guy is awesome with his knowledge.

 

[ivan salis]

well to find out exactly which one it is some things need to be known --length , size (dia.) , weight for a start.

 

[Prestigitation Digger]

Yes please. Weight. Diameter. Length. Im guessing at what I call a glancing photo. Im a newbie sorry CannonballGuy!