need help with .69 cal civil war type bullet identification

[pax_in_ma]

Hi,

Found this baby in a Massachusetts cornfield. We don't find them too often. I know nothing about bullets. Any information about era, type, rifle it was used with, etc. would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Patrick

 

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[Appalachianman76]

I think you have a pretty good idea about this bullet in your post. Civil War .69 caliber Minie ball. Lots of different ones where made. Sorry, I'm not good enough to tell you the specific manufacture. While this link is not intended to be a reference, I find it helpful: American Civil War Bullet and Relic Collecting Association

 

[ucvrelics.com]

IMHO its a .71 for an imported CW musket. Its listed in mason & Magees book as 323

 

[Davers]

That sure is a Big One.
It also has a distinct look to the rings especially the Top One.
Nice Find.
Davers

 

[fyrffytr1]

Without precise measurements it is hard to correctly ID your bullet. I use the same site as Appalachianman76 and there are more than one or two that looks like yours. Here's one: 19th Century Bullet Collection - Tom Henrique

 

[Davers]

Hi,

Found this baby in a Massachusetts cornfield. We don't find them too often. I know nothing about bullets. Any information about era, type, rifle it was used with, etc. would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Patrick

Now I'M thinking it's a 69, cal (Dia .688, Length, 1.13 ,Weight in Grains 821. ) Cone Cavity .

Imo The measurements could be slightly of for a Bullet that's been in the Ground for over 150 years.

 

[pax_in_ma]

I"ll post the measures but as Davers said, it got damaged after so many years of plowing so it will not be exact.

 

[pax_in_ma]

Ok so length is ~25.80mm, diameter is ~17.5mm

 

[fyrffytr1]

69 caliber for rifled musket. Possibly Confederate. 19th Century Bullet Collection - Tom Henrique