Bullet ID help?
dirtfishinMS Full Member Nov 29, 2017 100 217 Harrisville, MS Detector(s) used Garret AT Pro Garret Propointer Primary Interest: Metal Detecting Dec 19, 2017 #1 Amazon Forum Fav 👍 A Handbook of Civil War Bullets and Cartridges - Grab it through Amazon!
Carolina Tom Gold Member Apr 4, 2014 10,059 17,063 Charlotte 🏆 Honorable Mentions: 1 Detector(s) used XP Deus V3.2 9" & 11" Coils, AT Pro, ProPointer AT, Lesche 55, 75 & 80LT Primary Interest: Other Dec 19, 2017 #2 The diameter would help. I assume a .58 cal. Minie ball from the CW. Nice find.
11KBP Hero Member Oct 7, 2008 745 906 Central Great Plains Dec 19, 2017 #3 It appear to be a swaged .58 cal. Minnie. From the image I can’t tell if it has 5 or 6 swage marks in the base cavity.
It appear to be a swaged .58 cal. Minnie. From the image I can’t tell if it has 5 or 6 swage marks in the base cavity.
OP OP dirtfishinMS Full Member Nov 29, 2017 100 217 Harrisville, MS Detector(s) used Garret AT Pro Garret Propointer Primary Interest: Metal Detecting Dec 26, 2017 Thread starter #4 This is one that my son got from somewhere. I actually didn't dig this one.