need help to ID this bullet

[TXDIRTFISHER]

I don't know anything about bullets that are older than last week. Can anyone help me ID or put an age on it? As you can see it has two rings and a hole in the bottom. Found it at 9 inches. Thanks.

 

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[brnn53]

Can you give us some measurements? 50 cal.?, height, etc.?
Mike

 

[BamaBill]

It certainly appears to be Civil War period, but as brnn53 said, measurements would help.

 

[TXDIRTFISHER]

I'm guessing you want length and diameter?

 

[BamaBill]

That is correct, I have the M&M reference book and can look it up to give an exact read on what it is.

 

[TXDIRTFISHER]

I'll bring it to work tomorrow and get one of the aviation mechanics to measure it with the calipers. I'll post the measurements tomorrow. Thanks for the help.

 

[TXDIRTFISHER]

Ok here are the measurements....

.724 inches tall

.443 inches diameter

 

[BamaBill]

I'm still working on nailing it down in the book, but at first blush it definitely appears to be a CW period pistol bullet, 44 cal. None of the rifle rounds, with grooves (that I can tell) are this small a diameter. Most of the picket bullets are smooth with no rings. I'll keep looking and if I find an exact match I'll post an update.

 

[TXDIRTFISHER]

10-4 thanks Bill.