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Joslyn Carbine Bullet

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Ripcon:
Here's what I believe is a Joslyn Carbine bullet I found in the Vicksburg, MS area over the weekend and wanted to post it up to get feedback on it.
I had never heard or seen one of these before I dug one.
My understanding is that some of these have been dug in the Shiloh, TN area.
Mine appears to have been fitted with a combustible paper cartridge. Is this correct for this variety?

emike123:
I believe the combustible paper cartridge is correct for the carbine bullet that is called a "Joslyn."   In your picture, I cannot see the second, upper band of the Joslyn on this one, but some are less distinct than others.

Jim T:
Measurements???

Ripcon:
This bullet is indeed a Josyln...However, it is NOT a carbine bullet.. this is actually a .44 calibre Joslyn revolver bullet.
From what I've read, there were only 3,000 of these revolvers made.
This bullet appears to be very very rare.
Does ANYONE have additional information on this REVOLVER bullet to a .44 calibre Josyln?

Jim T:
For more information see Round Ball to Rimfire, Part Three, page 141.

However this is not a Joslyn revolver bullet. Looks like a regular Colt bullet to me.

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