??? Bullet - ID the approx age of bullet ???

[Rogue Relic Hunter]

I dug this bullet a few weeks ago. Clad Rosy dime for sizing perspective.

I think it is a 9mm, but that is not my concern. I am wondering about its AGE.

See bottom pic, the bullet seems hollow and filled with a white patina (i guess).

I do not know much about bullets. I am assuming it is fairly old. but, i am not sure. how old? approx age? hoping the hollow and white patina tells you something about age!

any help would be appreciated.


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[Rogue Relic Hunter]

I have year old bullets fired look just like that

with that level of patina and that amount of white powder (oxidized lead i guess) thick on the bottom? a year? come on.

 

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Yes the field i shoot into is full of fertilizers lead oxides fast , in my area

with that level of patina and that amount of white powder (oxidized lead i guess) thick on the bottom? a year? come on.

 

[Rogue Relic Hunter]

Yes the field i shoot into is full of fertilizers lead oxides fast , in my area

wow. i dont think this area would have any fertilizer. all natural. i showed the bullet to a bullet guy in the local club here and he said early 1900s. he looked at it real fast so i dont know how valid his opinion is.