Strange Percussion Cap

[Digger Pop]

Found this near a mid 1800’s homestead. The lead piece is mushroomed at the end. Total length with the lead is 7/8”. The cap is 1/4” wide.

 

[s2ndjetli]

Neat, wondering if that might be the guns nipple piece inside or if it was filled incorrectly.. I would have hated to be the one pulling the trigger on that day.. bet there is a story behind that one

 

[Erving]

Looks like a modern fired copper jacked bullet to me.

 

[pistol-pete]

I agree with Erving

 

[Digger Pop]

Makes sense. It is longer than percussion caps I have found. This area still has plenty of hunters. Thanks

 

[Hawks88]

Nice finds. Congrats

 

[sutphin]

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