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Relic Discussion => Bullets => Topic started by: John D. Bartleson Jr. on February 11, 2013, 02:44:20 PM

Title: Whitworth Bullet I.D. question;
Post by: John D. Bartleson Jr. 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.
Regards,
John

Title: Re: Whitworth Bullet I.D. question;
Post by: dlw1610 on February 11, 2013, 07:44:43 PM

John,

Have you checked The Picket Post display for sale?

Title: Re: Whitworth Bullet I.D. question;
Post by: John D. Bartleson Jr. 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?
Regards,
John

Title: Re: Whitworth Bullet I.D. question;
Post by: dlw1610 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.

Title: Re: Whitworth Bullet I.D. question;
Post by: John D. Bartleson Jr. 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.
Regards,
John