Bullt Casing ID Request

[Cantstopdigging]

Hello Forum,

I was wondering if anyone could please assist me in identifying this brass bullet casing that I found alongside the Erie Canal. I think that this might be a dropped round, and missing the projectile. Is this made by US Cartridge Co? Thanks for looking!

 

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[luvsdux]

Need a closeup of the bottom (rimmed) end.
luvsdux

 

[3cylbill]

My guess is ....45/70..

 

[Cantstopdigging]

I will upload better pics tonight. Brand/age?

 

[Cantstopdigging]

Here a a couple of different views.

 

[azdirtdigger]

I would guess 45-70. It's old black powder. They dated them because black powder didn't have the best shelf life. That's from December of 1879 I believe

 

[Cantstopdigging]

Can we identify the brand?

 

[Cantstopdigging]

One last question... is this a military round or civilian? Thanks again for looking!

 

[trapperart]

Congrats