44 caliber bullet need ID.

[alabama11]

Hello all,
Thank you for viewing this thread. If anyone can ID this bullet then please help. best,
. Found near battle of Decatur.

 

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[Tnmountains]

Hmmm looking,,,,,

 

[fyrffytr1]

I can tell you it is post civil war. The reeded grooves first appeared in the early 1870s. If I may, I would like to offer some advice. If you want a correct identification of any bullet you find you need to provide precise measurements to include diameter, length and weight in grains. A pair of digital calipers can be had for around twenty dollars at most auto parts stores. A digital scale can be had for as little as thirteen dollars. You may find it at a local sporting goods store. I got mine from Frankford Arsenal for around thirty five dollars. They also sell digital calipers. These two tools are a valuable addition to any relic hunters collection.

 

[alabama11]

Thanks to both of you. I had not noticed the reed pattern until the blown up photo was online. My bad. The length is one inch. My calipers are missing in action.��

 

[Introfiant]

Might have been an older 45-70 round.

 

[alabama11]

Looks like they came in rim fire cartridges. Great research by you.