Whitworth Bullets

[got2dig]

Guys sorry to start a new thread, but now I think I may have a second fired Whitworth. I took some pics with droped Whitworths and some droped Enfields. Both fired are much small round than the Enfield and one took a niose hit to it. I dug them in Middle Tennessee and know that we had the guns around here. I was looking for some one to post up on the first thread but no one did. Made me think some just didn't know a Whitworth but I find that hard to believe lol, so now I have what I think? to be a second one took some more pics and hope to here from you guy.
I would like to know the weight and will get it asap. I would love some input on your thoughs. And no I can't tell you where I dug them. lol

Thanks for looking. HH

 

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[VOL1266-X]

I have never dug one myself G2, but I know they have been recovered in the Franklin area. If they were dug in Franklin, they would be found in the Spring Hill-Columbia area. I have a round one from petersburg, VA that was fired and it certainly looks like yours. HH, Q.

 

[Wildcat1750]

You're right I didn't know about Whitworths. Thanks for posting.
Nick

 

[thrillathahunt]

Cool find g2d, I got to make a trip back to middle Tenn. one of these days and look you up.

 

[smokeythecat]

I have one from Ft. Fischer NC. Some of the later 45-70's look a lot like the Whitworths. There are a few books in print that show the difference.

 

[Tnmountains]

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I was looking in a pile of lead and think I might have some pieces of fired ones. Have heavy grooves from the barrel. They are found around here where they sniped the cracker lines. Nice bullets. Very nice.

 

[leaker]

never dug one, hell i've never seen one. and i have been in the gun buss, for fourteen years either building them or selling them, cool finds my freind.
don't drink and drive you may spill your drink.

 

[got2dig]

I have never dug one myself G2, but I know they have been recovered in the Franklin area. If they were dug in Franklin, they would be found in the Spring Hill-Columbia area. I have a round one from petersburg, VA that was fired and it certainly looks like yours. HH, Q.

Thanks Q, they did come from that part of Middle Tennessee. I have some drops and just need to get the weight of them and will have that done this week. I do feel they are Whitworths from what I can tell. I have lots of bullets and these are not in any way like any I have. It's nice to have dug them here. HH

 

[wheatfinder13]

Cool

 

[{Sentinel}]

I've dug a few, they do look similar to the .45-70s but these look like the real deal

 

[got2dig]

I've dug a few, they do look similar to the .45-70s but these look like the real deal

Yep, they do but from the spot these come from I'll say they are Whitworths I still need to get the weight on them. thanks for looking in guys .HH