Lead object found. Is it a bullet?

[dagwood67]

I found this yesterday at an1828 Blacksmith Homestead. It is lead. Does anyone know what it is?

 

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[Professor of Engineering]

Nice find, congrats!

 

[ticndig]

shot gun slug

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!! Congrats!!

 

[smokeythecat]

It's a 20th century shotgun slug.

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

I agree that its a fired shotgun slug.
?But, are they hollow now-a-days...?

 

[dagwood67]

Thank you!

 

[dagwood67]

Nice find, congrats!

Thank you!

 

[dagwood67]

Nice find, congrats!

Thanks!

 

[A2coins]

Didnt think they were hollow but cool find

 

[A2coins]

Welcome to tnet

 

[dagwood67]

Didnt think they were hollow but cool find

Thanks!

 

[dagwood67]

Welcome to tnet

Thanks!

 

[Nevada Prospector]

The shotgun slugs that I have are just like that. They are hollow and have the slanted grooves on the sides. The grooves are suppose to make it spin in a smooth barrel such as a shotgun.

 

[dagwood67]

Thanks!