Bullet Lead Id

[undertaker]

I found this large bullet yesterday. Can anyone Id this bullet for me. It appears to have been in the civil war time period.

 

[ekeisler]

It's got the right patina. What caliper is it?

 

[kevin hoffman]

mini'e ball ? pronounced min-yay i believe

 

[ronr]

You have a Confederate Gardner. Made in Richmond, Va.

 

[undertaker]

Thanks for the info. I know there was alot of different bullets and calibers used.

 

[flatbutton]

i agree on the gardner, i have found about 6,mostly in kinston n.c. some in new bern n.c. kinda scarce in this area. it is civil war confederate nice find!