✅ SOLVED Bullet I.D. help Please

[Trentonfrank]

I found this yesterday in a field where I have found some .69 calibers and a few Civil War cuff buttons. I'm not sure if this is a Civil War era bullet or more modern. It has only 2 grooves and a solid base and weighs 35.3 grams. I don't have calipers but the diameter is a little smaller than a U.S. penny. I hope the pictures help. Any info on this bullet is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Frank

 

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[TheCannonballGuy]

It appears to be a civil war era "New Model" US .52-caliber Sharps Rifle/Carbine bullet. Shown as bullet #113 in the "Handbook Of Civil War Bullets & Cartridges."

 

[Rookster]

I believe you have a CW relic.

 

[tennessee digger]

The CannonballGuy is exactly right, Sharpe's carbine bullet.

 

[devldog]

Nice find of the Sharps Carbine bullet. Congrat's to you and Well Done on the ID help.

 

[Trentonfrank]

Thanks everybody! Marking solved.

Frank