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Relic Discussion => Bullets => Topic started by: tennesseelead on December 18, 2011, 09:52:46 AM

Title: sugarloaf early colt bullet
Post by: tennesseelead on December 18, 2011, 09:52:46 AM

Looking for a little information about a bullet listed in Thomas RBRF#3 bullet 800. Does this bullet have a convex base? From the photo shown & description I just cannot tell for sure. This appears to be the same bullet listed in the T&T handbook 1996 edition #11 "Colt Dragoon" & this bullet does have a flat base.
Thanks
kp

Title: Re: sugarloaf early colt bullet
Post by: Jim T on January 04, 2012, 12:43:25 PM

The early Colt bullets did not have a rebated base.

Title: Re: sugarloaf early colt bullet
Post by: tennesseelead on January 06, 2012, 10:35:21 AM

Thanks to both for your imput. A Walker Colt fired a conical bullet weighing about 220 grains.
kp