CW Bullet ID

[potsherd_creek]

A relative was showing a collection of bullets, found at Farmville, Va, Battle of Cumberland Church. A few interesting ones, one that had bite marks and the one pictured that I have not seen before.

 

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[smokeythecat]

It's a Williams Cleaner bullet. Nice find.

 

[potsherd_creek]

It's a Williams Cleaner bullet. Nice find.

Thank you for the ID Smokey!

 

[fyrffytr1]

While it has come to be known as a "Cleaner" bullet, that was not its original use. The harder zinc alloy disc was pushed forward into the softer lead bullet when fired, expanding the softer lead to create a tighter seal between the bullet and the barrel. That gave it greater trajectory, velocity and precision.
Williams patented 3 different versions of this bullet.

http://touchthepast.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-williams-patent-bullet.html

 

[antmike915]

Nice; and in great condition 👍

 

[$MELTER-1]

And pre

While it has come to be known as a "Cleaner" bullet, that was not its original use. The harder zinc alloy disc was pushed forward into the softer lead bullet when fired, expanding the softer lead to create a tighter seal between the bullet and the barrel. That gave it greater trajectory, velocity and precision.
Williams patented 3 different versions of this bullet.

http://touchthepast.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-williams-patent-bullet.html

And prevented blow by with hot loads.