Revolutionary Buck and Ball Battle of Bennington

[melnibe]

I obtained permission from the owner of 2 cornfields very, very close to the Revolutionary War site at the Battle of Bennington in Hoosick, NY. I found what appears to be the Buck and Ball shot the Americans fired in the battle of 1777. Found two in different spots. They are obviously made in a mold , since you can see the seam line of the mold and some slag. For those of you that don't know the Americans fired a standard size ball and up to three smaller balls in one shot. This is called Buck and Ball. Pics aren't great, sorry.

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[jgas]

Man oh man that would be some cool digging...That is only the beginning in those fields I am sure. Keep it up! jgas