3 Ringer?

[EC.Mason]

I posted this in the what is it forum as well. I believe its a three ring bullet, but it has a hole through it. Also the end that should be open has been pushed together. I found it very close to some Civil War activity. Any thoughts on this? Thanks.

 

[GatorBoy]

That's pretty neat it's definitely a "three ringer" Minie ball.
Almost looks as though that one was being worn for some reason..
No telling what that reason might have been

 

[EC.Mason]

Thanks GatorBoy. It has been shot I believe. Its in rough shape. Im like you if it was used for a necklace, wonder why it was such a rough bullet? However it could have been found then lost by someone years later who put the hole in it.

 

[EC.Mason]

GatorBoy, three ringers were only used by the Union correct?

 

[GatorBoy]

Or... Stuck in some soldiers canteen or something and kept for a good luck charm

 

[GatorBoy]

GatorBoy, three ringers were only used by the Union correct?

Generally speaking yes

 

[cjon455]

I heard about people who have used 3 ringers as fishing sinkers, maybe thats it

 

[EC.Mason]

Thanks again GatorBoy. Its interesting to think about the story behind it.

 

[EC.Mason]

That's a good possibly cjon

 

[kyrock]

I could be wrong, but it could have been used for a fishing sinker. They used what they had.