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Relic Discussion => Bullets => Topic started by: pachaplain on November 04, 2011, 01:21:09 PM

Title: Help with Confirming Bullet ID
Post by: pachaplain on November 04, 2011, 01:21:09 PM

I recently purchased the bullet pictured below. It has a diameter (out of round) between .541 and .552 inches and a length of .86 inches at the longest. It also weighs approximately 390 grains (25.3 grams). I believe it to be a fired (and abused  ???) Macon Arsenal bullet for a breechloader.  :-\  What is your opinion?

Title: Re: Help with Confirming Bullet ID
Post by: tom buckley on November 04, 2011, 02:47:20 PM

Hi Dennis,
It is a fired T&T 70C, M&M 305. It appears to have the cone cavity which may have been for a .54 muzzle loader. 
Definitely a Confederate bullet whether they were actually made at the Macon Arsenal or not.

Tom