Bullets

[333Demon333]

Found these two bullets three feet apart. They were roughly the same depth ( 6 inches ). Can someone please give me some info on them? During the war between the states, union troops took over the houses on the street where I live. That's where I found these. Thanks for any help.

 

[PhillyMike68]

I'm no expert so don't go by me... haha but they appear to be civil war .58 cal. 3 ringers... Not sure why one is smaller than the other, smaller cal. i'll let the experts chime in.. Nice finds!

 

[geologyjohn]

You got a rifle musket bullet and a carbine bullet (the solid base bullet). I think that you are on to a good site!

 

[flatbutton]

Congrats on the old lead! # 1 appears to be a standard .58 cal minie. Not sure about # 2. I don't think I've ever found one like that. I tend to agree with geologyjohn on the carbine theory. Either way, both appear to be from the CW period. See if you can borrow a caliper and get an accurate measurement. I'm sure someone here can give you a positive ID on both.

 

[333Demon333]

Thanks guys

 

[plugcutter84]

I think the second bullet is either a spencer or burnside carbine. Great finds!