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John D. Bartleson Jr.

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Whitworth Bullet I.D. question;
« on: February 11, 2013, 02:44:20 PM »
Can any one help with information on this bullet. It weighs approx 490grs, approx .454in (11.55mm) dia, 1.46in (37.36mm) length and has a paper sleeve with "Whitworth Patent" written in old fashioned writing. At the base is a leather or felt disc with a thin metal disc with 6 small holes in. I can find general info and photos on whitworth bullets but not one that looks like this. If any one can help it would be appreciated.
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John

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Re: Whitworth Bullet I.D. question;
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2013, 07:44:43 PM »
John,

Have you checked The Picket Post display for sale?

John D. Bartleson Jr.

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Re: Whitworth Bullet I.D. question;
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2013, 07:32:12 AM »
Sorry, I am new to he Bullet section, where do I find this list?  Do you know anything about this Whitworth bullet?  A cleaner by chance?
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John

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Re: Whitworth Bullet I.D. question;
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2013, 07:06:07 AM »
I have 3 Whitworth's but not this one.  Google search for  The Picket Post, a relic seller in Fredericksburg, VA.  Then click on bullets & the first display will be Whitworth's from the author, John Morrow's book.

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Re: Whitworth Bullet I.D. question;
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2013, 08:21:54 AM »
I have recently learned that it is a clean out bullet.
I didn't see it on Pickedt's Post. Thank you.
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John