heavy metal round ball

Got most of the rust off and this is what I found. 10.27 ounces; 5 1/2” circumference; diameter 1 5/8”. No discernible seams. Magnetic. Area was settled in 1740-50, and rich in colonial, rev war 1812 war and civil war finds. Now warehouses. Canister shot or????? I appreciate your help. Thank...

Hello, I’m a newbie from Pennsylvania. I live on an farm that was settled in late 1700’s to early 1800’s in Northumberland county. For the past (almost) 50 years I’ve found old metal objects, glass bottles, and numerous other things on the property which I now reside at and I’m curious as to...