What can you tell me about this bullet?

[cudamark]

Found this 3 ringer at a local beach that has some history, but, I've never found (or heard anyone else finding) a bullet like this there before. It measures .575 on it's narrowest side. It has a seam as you can see in the photo. Any way to tell approximate age of this thing? Looks like a drop since it doesn't look damaged, but, I guess it could have been fired into the water. The seam is still kinda rough though. Wouldn't that have been filed off before using? It's not a common thing to find here in San Diego, so, any help from you bullet experts is appreciated.

 

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[smokeythecat]

It looks like a Civil War bullet. Of course the muzzleloaders of the day made it out West. Good job. I can't tell by the pics which one it is.

 

[mirage83]

IIRC .575 is a standard dimension for CW-era .58 caliber minie ball ammunition.

 

[Davers]

Look's like a dropped 58 caliber 3 ring Civil War Era Bullet.

Like Smokey said Many surplus muzzle loaders likely made it to your area.

Then again it could be a Cast reproduction either in a mold or Machine.

Now how to tell the Difference ....Cavity maybe ?

It looks like is been in the Ground awhile (with that patina) , IDK But a Saltwater Beach 'from my experience' if may have a more Silver look.?

In a dry place I believe it would patina that way.

What History does the area have , That imo will give you your answer.

I like that pointed style as opposed to a rounded nose.
GL With ID.

 

[cudamark]

It was found deep in the sand in an area where I've found 100 year old coins in the past. Didn't find anything else that old on this particular hunt though. The cavity in the back is conical and similar to the shape of the bullet point. Aren't the Civil War era bullets cast too? How do you tell the difference between ones made today to the ones made 150 years ago?