My first .44 cal Colt Army bullet Civil War era. Durring the storm.

ericwt

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Yea I know it is not worth much as far as a bullet relic. But it means something to me. I have found hundreds of mini bullets over the years. But I never found what I consider a calvary bullet.

Yes I know there is no way I will ever know if it was a calvary bullet or not. It is civil war era. That I do know.

What I am not posting is the 5 pounds or so of metal cr#* I had to dig up from the muddy water to find this. I would be happy to post the the different sizes of rusted nails I found, but why bother.

Yes I spent 3 hours in a Storm earlier to dig up a bullet that might be worth $5 to $10. I am sure I could sell it for more if I found the right person. But I have no interest in selling it because it is priceless to me. My first .44 Cal Colt.

My cell phone photo blows. But I had to use the batties from the digital camera to use for my detector. Such is life.

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stoney56

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Congrats eric. Still a great find. 8)Sometimes persiverence is all it takes along with a pinch of luck. You might think about a magnifying glass between cell camera and subject. Mine sux too, guess it may just get a bit dirty from handling the phone all day.
 

Postalrevnant

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Great find. I don't have any civil war era bullets yet, however it is possible in my area to find them. I hope if I find one its in as good as shape as yours appears to be.

Congratulations,

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ERIC, Nice Find, But Why Did You Clean It? The Patina Shows Its Age, Now Go Stand In The Corner!! trk5capt...
 

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ericwt

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I cleaned it becase it is goin to be a part of my reinactment stuff. Lets just say I am a member of a Reb Calavry unit.

Sure I also find the rusty suff too.See photo of todays finds

I still think the first .44 cal bullet is cooler


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Nice job Eric...It's alway's great to get your first,but alway's better when it's CW related...Congrat's and HH!!
 

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Awesome Eric! I only have found one of those.... :'(

Maybe that'll change soon! ;D

Congrats!

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