Civil war bullet?

[dieharddigger]

Is this civil war? Caliber? Why is it flat on top? Just don't find these around here.
Also posted in todays finds.

 

[Montana Jim]

If you weight it or measure it we can tell you the caliber.

It's a miniball... and yea, it's an "era" bullet.  Flat nose from being cut I think...  maybe from impact.

 

[dieharddigger]

It's an inch ,from the base to the flat top. About 11/16's base diameter. Don't have a scale.

 

[Montana Jim]

http://www.tennesseelead.com/

 

[BuckleBoy]

.69 caliber, flat cavity. It is unfired, but there may be a variety with a flat nose--I have no idea.

Was there a picket post in the area where you found it? Outskirts of a camp?

 

[l.cutler]

The nose is flat because it is cast in a mold, that is where the lead is poured and the sprue cut. You can also see the casting seam up the side. Most Civil War bullets are swagged, or pressed into shape leaving a pointed nose and no seam.

 

[fortbball9]

There are two 69 cal bullets that has flat noses M&M 323 which is a 72 cal and M&M 332 which is a 69 cal.
They are ID in the Civil War Projectiles Book by McKee and Mason.
Hope this helps.Great find

fortbball9

 

[BuckleBoy]

There are two 69 cal bullets that has flat noses M&M 323 which is a 72 cal and M&M 332 which is a 69 cal.
They are ID in the Civil War Projectiles Book by McKee and Mason.
Hope this helps.Great find

fortbball9