✅ SOLVED Bullet #12

[fyrffytr1]

Yep, it's still raining! I'm almost through. I may not post anymore tonight.

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

Although its nose-tip is distorted by a dent, I am certain it is a .52 Sharps Rifle/Carbine "New Model" bullet variety with two raised rings and "rebated" flat-solid base. It too has been eroded a but by "wet" acidic soil. Its original diameter was .525-inch. The authors of the "Handbook Of Civil War Bullets & Cartridges" mention that it MAY be a Confederate imitation of the US-made version, because (quoting from the book) "[Confederate bullet-manufacturing] records indicate Richmond [Arsenal/Laboratory] initially made their Sharps bullets too small in diameter." See bullet #111 in the updated "Handbook Of Civil war Bullets & Cartridges" by James E. Thomas and Dean S. Thomas.

 

[fyrffytr1]

Thanks and you may be pleased to know that I won't post anymore tonight. Maybe Tuesday if I get a chance. I have got to buy that book.

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

For anybody here who is interested but doesn't already know:
The updated "Handbook Of Civil War Bullets & Cartridges" by James E. Thomas and Dean S. Thomas is available from the authors, priced at just $12, at www.thomaspublications.com.

 

[fyrffytr1]

Thanks, I will call and order my copy tomorrow. There are a few books in the sale section that look interesting as well. But, I will still depend on your expertise.

 

[Judepb]

For anybody here who is interested but doesn't already know:
The updated "Handbook Of Civil War Bullets & Cartridges" by James E. Thomas and Dean S. Thomas is available from the authors, priced at just $12, at www.thomaspublications.com.

Thanks gonna get one