Can anyone tell me if these are Civil War 3 ringers?
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The one on the left in the group picture looks like it has ridges in the grooves. If so, it would date no earlier than the early 1870s. Can you post sharper pictures of each bullet?
Looks like it. Can't really tell from the pictures. If there are little lines in the grooves, they are post Civil War. Knowing the caliber would help.
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I can not see reeds on the one in your hand (they may be there) , "IMO" the Third bullet form the Right is most likely Post Civil War.
They 'look' to be 54 cal or smaller
Also look's to skinny for a .54 Merrill but
As you know 'measurements' are needed.
I still keep good condition bullets like that even if post Civil War.
They 'look' to be 54 cal or smaller
Also look's to skinny for a .54 Merrill but
As you know 'measurements' are needed.
I still keep good condition bullets like that even if post Civil War.
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I can not see reeds on the one in your hand (they may be there) , "IMO" the Third bullet form the Right is most likely Post Civil War.
They 'look' to be 54 cal or smaller
Also look's to skinny for a .54 Merrill but
As you know 'measurements' are needed.
I still keep good condition bullets like that even if post Civil War.
Hey Davers would weighing them help?
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Am I seeing right that these are all solid base?
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Harbor freight has digital calipers for a little over $10 and scales for around $10 as well. I got the scale and it works rather well to tenths of a gram. I think I'll grab the calipers next time . I assumed for $10 it would be crap but the scales lasted several months no problems and even came with batteries.
Minrelica
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Yes, you and Charlie..
Charlie asked if they were all solid base and you said you were wondering as well. I have a few bullet lead similar so I'm trying to learn something here.
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Most CW bullets don't have a solid base... there is a cavity in the base. Look at the chart in the second post, Minie balls have a cavity to catch gas, in their base.
T1253... I think you got one that is the real deal, and two bazingas. Clean them with a soft toothbrush, look in the rings, if there are little lines (google: cannelures), then the bullets are post CW. These were added in the 1870s/80s.
After another look, I see cannelures in one of them.
One looks really good, but that solid bottom stumps me...
Maybe Relic Nut will stop by and offer his opinion, as he is the CW bullet guy IMHO.
T1253... I think you got one that is the real deal, and two bazingas. Clean them with a soft toothbrush, look in the rings, if there are little lines (google: cannelures), then the bullets are post CW. These were added in the 1870s/80s.
After another look, I see cannelures in one of them.
One looks really good, but that solid bottom stumps me...
Maybe Relic Nut will stop by and offer his opinion, as he is the CW bullet guy IMHO.
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Thanks, Tom.. Perhaps I'll post mine up soon. I have 4-6 different ones, none of them solid, all found in the same patch of woods.
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Thank you Tom I see the little lines you're taking about but like you said the flat bottom has me guessing. Maybe I'll pm Relic Nut.
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