Message:

<p>[QUOTE=&quot;kentworld, post: 17788, member: 35&quot;]DH was in artillery in the military reserves way back when, so I showed him this thread.&nbsp; Here&#039;s his reply: </p><p>So it appears from the corrosion to be steel or iron, which was never used in firearms.&nbsp; There are machine marks on the base, which indicate it was turned on a lathe, a machine tool.&nbsp; Mass produced small arms bullets were and are cast, not machined. The pin is crudely made.&nbsp; If it is&nbsp; 1.125 inches long, then it&#039;s apparent caliber would be .250 inch, and that is far too small for any firearm of the 19th century, at least a military one.&nbsp; The ogive or curve of the point is not correct for modern ammo, and the sharp point ( called a &quot;spitzer&quot; round ) is unusual for small arms of the 19th century.</p><p>So I think it is a jeweller&#039;s interpretation of an artillery round, and not a real bullet.</p><p>That&#039;s my opinion only.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

Your name or email address:

Do you already have an account?

• No, create an account now.
• Yes, my password is:
• Forgot your password?

Stay logged in