Three Years of Bullets from Indian War Sites

[Mason Jarr]

I just finished inventorying, labeling and trying to identify bullets I've found at Indian War sites over the past three years. These are the ones in perfect/near perfect condition. I probably have twice this amount that are mangled or deformed beyond displaying. I've been able to identify about 80% of them, but I've mainly had difficulty labeling the pistol rounds. There doesn't seem to be as many references for handgun ammo. If anyone considers themselves knowledgeable about bullets from that period I'd be glad for some help. I wish there was a forum just for Indian War relics. It'd be more convenient for posting.

 

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[Hunter1805]

with out holding the ball in my hand I would say you have one BITE round ball with teeth marks...

Nice finds nice display

 

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[TimberCrack]

Great bullet display....thinking of your 97 minie ball cache...I found 46 unfired 44-40's in one spot this fall.Somebody lost a box of shells...

 

[scruggs]

I think a display of spent bullets would be cool to?
You should be able to find what the US troops fired?

Good idea!