Bullet ID....

[PULLTABBY]

I found a bullet that measures 1-3/4" long and 3/4" diam.
The biggest bullet I have ever found. I have photos posted on the Relic Hunting forum but nobody has helped ID it yet. There are some other round bullets I have found that need Iding there also.
Thanks

 

[Ocean7]

well those round ones are musket balls. I think the english and french had different sizes.

the large projectile must have been from one of those cannon rifles whose name escapes me at the moment. maybe a bullet expert will identify or civil war expert.

 

[Boony]

Hi Pulltabby,

I remember seeing on TV that a group of Irishmen that fought in the Civil War used .750 muzzle loaders, however I can't remember if they used a ball or a mini ball, your big projy doesn't look like a mini ball, but perhaps a bit of research into Civil War rifles might shed some light on it. Cartridges Of The World list a .700 nitro express but this is a modern cartridge.

I would be interested if you find out what it's from.
All the best....Boony

 

[npaisnel]

Is there a gun club in your local area? Some clubs have muzzle loader sections, or can give info on a muzzle loading club. One of the members is sure to be a bit of a collector or historian. That,is how some of mine were identified. You may even get the chance to load and fire one