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[Dutchman266]

My best friend would have known but he's now past away. Any ideas on these? Darker one has thick grey patina. Both found at a school yard. School dates back to the early 1800s as a school for boys.

 

[Dutchman266]

Correction. The school was built in 1937. The town was established in 1797. Central Kentucky

 

[Dutchman266]

Correction. The school was built in 1937. The town was established in 1797. Central Kentucky

Sorry about the confusion. I'm an old person. Sanborn fire insurance map said the building was there in 1891 as a college for girls. Have no idea of what bullets are from or how old they are. Any ideas.

 

[Nathan W]

The one on the left looks whitish oxidation so it's not modern in my opinion. Someone else will know more in depth

 

[ncsuwolf]

Can you provide some sizes and pics from different angles?

First guess…at a distance is the one on the left is a .38 or .32 and since late 1800s. The one on the right may be a bit older.

 

[Dutchman266]

 

[Dutchman266]

Hope that helps

 

[Tedyoh]

Heres my guess, the one on the right....

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The one on the left.....due to the cannelure...1880's - yesterday.
The more white patina (oxidation) on a lead bullet the more pure lead the bullet contains....heavy oxidation can not be the end all in proving a bullet is "old"

 

[ncsuwolf]

The pics provided help some but are still not overly clear or close up. Do you have any way of providing an accurate measurement of the larger bullet (calipers, not tape measure)? I directionally agree with tedyoh that it resembles a CW pistol bullet, but without measurements and good pics, it’s hard to confirm. There are many variants of certain calibers (.44 for example) and small details make the difference in Id.

And when asking for clear pics, the rings are the important part…..like attached

 

[Dutchman266]

Does this help

 

[Dutchman266]

One ring

 

[Almy]

Reading the caliper, 12.5mm diameter (about .50").

 

[ncsuwolf]

The caliper isn’t on (the electronic part), plus the base isn’t all that round anymore (nature for 150 yrs). A high .40s diameter isn’t far fetched with patina + not being perfectly round for a .44 cal pistol bullet ( which I still believe it is). Glanced at some books this am and without better measurements and pics I’m going to say it’s a Richmond variant of a .44 colt. Will look again tomorrow. Reserve right to change opinion with additional info/review.

 

[Dutchman266]

Ok. Thanks. Battery is dead. Couldn't open the compartment.. I thought it may be very old

 

[Hunter1805]

looks like a bite ball with teeth marks..