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Relic Discussion => Bullets => Topic started by: ColtsPop on July 17, 2023, 09:34:31 AM

Title: Unusual Bullets from Shiloh
Post by: ColtsPop on July 17, 2023, 09:34:31 AM

All of these examples measure in the 30 caliber range, except the one on the right which is .44.  Could anyone identify what they may be?  I believe the middle one may be a Pepperbox, based on a similar example on Nick?s site.  Any thoughts appreciated.  All are from the vicinity of Shiloh (Counce, TN)

Title: Re: Unusual Bullets from Shiloh
Post by: aggiereb on July 18, 2023, 01:01:54 AM

My first impression is that they are post-war.

Title: Re: Unusual Bullets from Shiloh
Post by: ColtsPop on July 18, 2023, 09:18:45 AM

Aggiereb,
I agree.  But, I know there are some types I have never seen.  These don?t have the characteristics of modern muzzle loading weapons, but could be post war civilian.

Title: Re: Unusual Bullets from Shiloh
Post by: emike123 on August 04, 2023, 02:05:46 PM

The one on the left looks like a .45-70 round and the other two are probably shotgun slugs for hunting.  In any event, post war.

Title: Re: Unusual Bullets from Shiloh
Post by: ColtsPop on August 05, 2023, 09:18:08 AM

Thanks Mike!

Title: Re: Unusual Bullets from Shiloh
Post by: Jim T on August 18, 2023, 11:26:10 PM

What shot guns do you use Mike?  They are .38 and .44.

BTW, all modern.

Title: Re: Unusual Bullets from Shiloh
Post by: emike123 on August 19, 2023, 03:32:24 PM

I defer to your superior knowledge of unjacketed pistol bullets seeing as you live so close to Harrisburg.  I will point out that a .410 shotgun (please note proper spelling of "shotgun") is .41 caliber, and even less with a full choke.