Can any one give info on this large lead bullet

[BIG61AL]

Found it in a soccer field....don't know what kind of moron would shoot such a large round in a park.

 

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[BIG61AL]

here a different view...can't find my small scale so i don't know what the bullet weights.

 

[dg39]

Looks to me like the idiot shot that bullet around sometimes in the 1860's
Congratulations, you have found a civil War era slug. Something a lot of MD would like to find.
That one may have been shot at a buffalo or other large game back then...
DG

 

[PBK]

I think it may be of more recent vintage. Compare it to the bullets shown below, in an illustration for Lyman bullet moulds.

Then compare it to Civil War period three-ring bullets at:

http://www.baymediapro.com/collection/

(Click on "Search the Bullet and Cartridge Database." Then "Search the Bullet Database." Then under "Number of Rings," select "3 Rings" and hit "Search.")

Update: Also shown below is an Indian Wars period 45-70, per Junkdigger's ID. Good call, Junkdigger!

 

[junkdigger]

That is a 500 grain bullet for a 45-70 Springfield "trapdoor" rifle. Standard military issue from 1882-1898. A 405 grain bullet was used before that. The 500 grain bullet had more power and accuracy at longer range.I like to find old bullets! And that's a good one!

 

[trk5capt]

PBK & DIGGER, I Think You Both Have Nailed This One, Good Work As Always. trk5capt...

 

[BIG61AL]

Well it's a good day for me....this is the oldest item I found so far!!!

 

[Staci (Fargo ND)]

Awesome! This is the same thing I found a couple days ago...except I have the shell and not the top part :P very cool

 

[junkdigger]

I think a .45-70 bullet fired in Fargo wouldn't fly all the way to Colorado LOL!
Welcome to the forum Staci!