BULLET I.D.

[mreese1849]

Howdy folks,

I am hoping someone could shed some light on the age range of this pistol bullet. I dug two type III William's cleaners and three 3 ringers in the same area yesterday. It was found pretty deep around a creek bank. I know the moisture can keep them a grayish color. Civil war period? Thanks guys

 

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[fyrffytr1]

We need some precise measurements to give you a correct ID but I would say it is civil war period and probably a pistol round.

 

[mreese1849]

Thanks! I'll try and get some measurements this evening after work.

 

[pistol-pete]

45 ACP 230 grain lead round nose. I have loaded and shot well over 20,000

 

[mreese1849]

Thanks, I didnt notice any crimp Mark's inside of the ring and found several civil war bullets at this site, but there were also other modern bullets as well. That's why I set this one to the side until I got an i.d. on it. I've yet to pull a civil war pistol round. I guess I'll know one when I get one.

 

[pistol-pete]

Guess maybe I jumped to conclusions. If it's 45 it will measure .452 inches

 

[mreese1849]

Guess maybe I jumped to conclusions. If it's 45 it will measure .452 inches

I'll try and get the caliper on it this evening.

 

[CaptEsteban]

Or a .41 Short.

 

[mreese1849]

We need some precise measurements to give you a correct ID but I would say it is civil war period and probably a pistol round.

I just got the caliper on it and its .45 diameter x .67 tall

 

[mreese1849]

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Very possibly from a .45 ACP. Note second in from left.

 

[FloodcityTom]

Civil war or post civil war era with those measurements it could be army 45 carried in era of "indian wars"

 

[mreese1849]

Thanks guys! I just didnt want to toss it in the junk pile until I was sure on a possible identification.