Need Help with bullet ID

[myelo1023]

My nephew (Shaw) and I were hunting in New Caney and came across construction site where they had dug out t least 4 feet of dirt. We were hunting the pit and I hit this bullet about another 4 inches down. It is a lead bullet, but I cannot find an ID. It has a solid bottom and 3 grooves. I took pictures next to a dime to give you some perspective on the size, but sorry, they aren't great pictures. Can anyone help w/the ID? Thanks!

 

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[wildrider]

I was going to say a Spencer or Merrill carbine, but it is too small for those based on the dime comparison.
I don't have my book handy but it looks like it's probaby about a 44 cal or so.

 

[myelo1023]

Thanks wildrider. Any age to it you think, or more recent that just got there somehow?

 

[wildrider]

I don't have a clue. Where is New Caney?

 

[myelo1023]

Texas, NE of Houston

 

[Shaw]

I had no idea just looking at it for a few min.
Its larger than a .22 round and when I first looked at I had a .30 in mind

 

[Shaw]

A few old spent rounds

 

[Shaw]

 

[wildrider]

It has a tall base before the grooves start and I couldn't find it with any of my reference books.

 

[myelo1023]

Well, the bullet only measures 1/4 inch (.25 cal?). can't find anything in that reference that small, so I'm guessing it's not a great find....still would like to know what it is though. Thanks for any help you can provide!

 

[myelo1023]

Actually, it measures closer to .312

 

[myelo1023]

Somone on the ID board said that Smith and Wesson made .31 & .32 in 1861 - Civil War pistols. That would be awesome! anyone else?

 

[Shaw]

 

[Joe(TX)]

...............That is a beautiful pistol...................ever go to the Houston Gun Show?? Joe

 

[Shaw]

...............That is a beautiful pistol...................ever go to the Houston Gun Show?? Joe

Oh yea Joe, quite a few years. There are some nice weapons to look at there.

 

[Joe(TX)]

..................................Shaw................is that your pistol?? Are you a gun collector??...............................Joe

 

[Shaw]

..................................Shaw................is that your pistol?? Are you a gun collector??...............................Joe

Joe, unfortunately not.


I do collect but mostly newer firearms. I have slacked off due to MD gear but I am always looking at whats coming out.