What is this?

[jessweaver55]

I found this in my yard today and it kind of looks like a musketball, although the color is off. I live in Pennsylvania about an hour from Gettysburg, so I guess it wouldn't be out of the question. But I am new to this, so I have no idea. Any ideas?

 

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[ARC]

Looks like you might have some canister / grape shot there.
But ? ? ?

Someone will chime in on this.
Perhaps cannonball guy knows this one.

 

[jessweaver55]

Thanks for replying! It was exciting to find something, now I just want to know what it is...hahah

 

[flatbutton]

Looks like you might have some canister / grape shot there.
But ? ? ?

Someone will chime in on this.
Perhaps cannonball guy knows this one.

Ditto

 

[vpnavy]

Like AARC and flatbutton suggested - it looks like a Canister or Grape-shot examples. A picture is worth a thousand words...

Artillery Shot-canister for a 12-Pounder Cannon


Original Revolutionary War Cannon Ball (Grapeshot)


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[ScubaDetector]

It looks rusted. Does it stick to a magnet? I am guessing a rusted ball bearing.