BULLET IDENTIFICATION

[HistoryPirate]

Apparently a .52 caliber.

I want to know more.

Thank you in Advance for your help.

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

Your bullet's caliber (about .45) and its form indicate late-1800s manufacture. Its length indicates it is a rifle bullet, not for a pistol. I cannot find an exact match for it, but the closest is an 1882-pattern Maynard bullet. See the image below.

 

[HistoryPirate]

Thank you for taking the time to help me. I will continue to research it.

 

[Gambrinus]

I think you found a 45-70 round nose cast bullet designed for a gas check. Here is a picture of a bullet with a gas check.

 

[Rookster]

I was tempted to call it a .52 ringtail Sharps but the nose on your bullet is more rounded. I'm thinging your bullet is more modern than CW period. Just my opinion. Nice find.

 

[Rookster]

And welcome to Tnet.