🔎 UNIDENTIFIED Bullet

[Nathan W]

Found this older bullet I'm assuming. Anyone know what type of pistol it fired from? It does have the tiny vertical lines in the two rings if that helps. The bottom is not concave either it's flat and it has some numbers or partial numbers on it

 

[ncsuwolf]

Based on measurements I’m going with a .22. Probably a short.

Could have been any type of 22 revolver, or more likely a 22 rifle.

 

[ToddsPoint]

A 22 LR has a diameter of .225”. It’s too big for a 22. The Colt .25 auto has a diameter of .251” so it is too small for a 25 auto. I’m not sure what it’s from. European maybe?🤔

 

[Nathan W]

A 22 LR has a diameter of .225”. It’s too big for a 22. The Colt .25 auto has a diameter of .251” so it is too small for a 25 auto. I’m not sure what it’s from. European maybe?🤔

If this helps it was found where a semi modern church sits and old one was originally there. Civil war skirmish across the street. Old general store on one corner. That may be totally irrelevant though

 

[ncsuwolf]

A 22 LR has a diameter of .225”. It’s too big for a 22. The Colt .25 auto has a diameter of .251” so it is too small for a 25 auto. I’m not sure what it’s from. European maybe?🤔

The bullet has been fired, and also has a bit of patina…..that’s what’s “adding” to the measurement. I’m sticking with .22

And I believe the short and long used the same bullet. So could have been a long as well

Nathan - do you have a scale? A short or long should weigh ~ 29g. A 22 long rifle will weigh ~40g

 

[Nathan W]

The bullet has been fired, and also has a bit of patina…..that’s what’s “adding” to the measurement. I’m sticking with .22

And I believe the short and long used the same bullet. So could have been a long as well

Nathan - do you have a scale? A short or long should weigh ~ 29g. A 22 long rifle will weigh ~40g

No but now I need a scale too

 

[ncsuwolf]

No but now I need a scale too

I got a one from a local head shop. Think it was $15-20. Don’t use it often, but when you need one there’s nothing that will take its place.

Be sure to take batteries out when not in use so they don’t corrode on you.

 

[fyrffytr1]

No but now I need a scale too

I got my scale from Frankford Arsenal. Model DS-750. About $40.00.

 

[Mine Shaft]

@ToddsPoint I just measured a 22LR its .225 also lol.

 

[Mine Shaft]

The bullet has been fired, and also has a bit of patina…..that’s what’s “adding” to the measurement. I’m sticking with .22

And I believe the short and long used the same bullet. So could have been a long as well

Nathan - do you have a scale? A short or long should weigh ~ 29g. A 22 long rifle will weigh ~40g

I just put on my scale a 22LR it's weight is 2.6g

 

[ncsuwolf]

I just put on my scale a 22LR it's weight is 2.6g

Grams or grains?

2.6x15.43=~ 40 grains

 

[Mine Shaft]

Grams or grains?

Gram lol. So that would be 40.124 grains. I just pulled the Lead from a 22LR it's length is 1/2 inch give or take a hair.

 

[Mine Shaft]

@Nathan W I will look up some info ? I wonder if it could be a Muzzle loader round.

 

[Nathan W]

Hey guys I was out with family today just seeing all this now

 

[Almy]

I notice the markings in the bottom of the top two grooves. These are characteristic of modern bullets.