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Mar 09, 2011, 01:29 PM
#1
Is this a bullet or musket ball, or??
I found this out in an abandoned field. I think it's made of lead, very heavy for its size. But the markings are strange, and are on all sides of the item. It has a bit of a whitish patina on it that didn't come off when I scrubbed it with a toothbrush to get the mud off.
Any ideas?
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Mar 09, 2011 01:29 PM
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Mar 09, 2011, 03:08 PM
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 monty
Re: Is this a bullet or musket ball, or??
May be one of those that are often found that have been chewed on by someone? Monty
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Mar 09, 2011, 07:00 PM
#3
Re: Is this a bullet or musket ball, or??
It does look chewed, doesn't it? You'd think someone would chew it with their back teeth, though.
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Mar 09, 2011, 07:25 PM
#4
Re: Is this a bullet or musket ball, or??
It almost looks like there is a pattern to the marks. I don't think it is chewed.
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Mar 10, 2011, 07:21 AM
#5
Re: Is this a bullet or musket ball, or??
It looks cut not chewed. 
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Mar 12, 2011, 01:15 PM
#6
Re: Is this a bullet or musket ball, or??
Yup, most likely a musket ball or shot with cuts made by some bored soldier.
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Mar 12, 2011, 11:31 PM
#7
Re: Is this a bullet or musket ball, or??
If you change the word 'cut' to 'carved' the value goes up to about $10.00 (if selling on ebay or some other auction site.) Nice find, Breezie
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Mar 12, 2011, 11:37 PM
#8
Re: Is this a bullet or musket ball, or??
 Originally Posted by Breezie
If you change the word 'cut' to 'carved' the value goes up to about $10.00 (if selling on ebay or some other auction site.) Nice find, Breezie
What breezie said, It does not look like tooth marks either!!! Chug
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