Information Needed on Gallagers

[raw-war-digger]

A person has posted (on another Forum) finding some Gallager cartridges. He shows a grouping of the bullets on a post and states one is longer and different. Then he shows the conical base of it. Is this just a variant and wondering how common it is?
I'll ask permission to add pictures if needed!
Hoping Everyone Has/Had A Great Thanksgiving!
Thanks & Happy Collecting, Roger

[ETEX]

Roger,
Here are the measurements from three different Gallagers with the sizes as follows:

.528 x .946 x 443 TT-75A/MM-442 with no Spokes
.537 x .863 x 409 TT-75B/MM-443 with 6 Spokes
.534 x .916 x 431 an in between size with 6 Spokes

There is also a solid base Gallager that I believe has been dug only in the Shenandoah Valley.

The longer Gallager(s) definitely look different. It would be great to see photos.

[raw-war-digger]

Thanks ETEX!
It's been so long since I messed with this lead stuff....lol I didn't check out the MM book complete because all the others he has shown are solid base bullets. The one in question looks like the profile of the MM442 but not sure if it's a 2-2 cavity even though it is a conical cavity. What is the reference MM or TT number for a solid base Gallager?

Thanks Once Again, Roger

[ETEX]

I am not aware of any listed reference on the solid base Gallager being produced. I believe it to be an anomaly with only a few being issued to the troops. Jim and/or Ian if either of you can add information on the solid base I would also be interested in any information yall may have on the solid base.

[raw-war-digger]

Wes,
Thanks for your help! After checking again, the cavities are filled with gun powder. I traded for one of these dropped cartridges and I thought my bullet was a solid base. Not true, just full of powder and turns out to be a MM443. I'm not excited any more  .
Was Wishing, Roger

[raw-war-digger]

  Ooops, my bad! Sorry 'bout that!!
Roger

[emike123]

Good to see you back here Roger posting.  Wish we could get you back to the Nashville Show like good old times.

[PIA]

Friend Roger,
Good to see you back here again.  Recon you are getting some of that winter up your way today.
Best regards,
Gary

[Jay-348]

Dug a solid Gallager bullet in Miss. Also have one with lathe chuck marks on a solid base.

The standard Gallager bullet used in the Poultney cartridge was .524 OD and 374 grains, and the
The standard Gallager bullet used in the Jackson cartridge was .530 OD and 410-435 grains, -- according to Col. Berkeley Lewis [1945 book]

j-348