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Relic Discussion => Bullets => Topic started by: Ripcon on December 08, 2019, 02:55:50 PM

Title: CW Bullet I.D. Needed
Post by: Ripcon on December 08, 2019, 02:55:50 PM

Here's a small 3 ring fired bullet I dug from the battle of Port Gibson, MS.
I've never seen a 3 ringer this small before. I don't have calipers but it appears to be around a .45 calibre in size.
I've got a few i.d. books but don't see anything similar. Any help or guesses?  Thanks!

Title: Re: CW Bullet I.D. Needed
Post by: Ripcon on December 08, 2019, 03:09:55 PM

For comparison purposes, I've lined it up against a standard .58 calibre minie ball.

Title: Re: CW Bullet I.D. Needed
Post by: Jim T on December 11, 2019, 08:00:15 PM

Tennessee Rifle bullet.   See pages 185-186 in "Round Ball to Rimfire" Part Four.