Bullet found in eastern PA

[jamaso]

I found this bullet earlier today in some recently upturned soil near Philadelphia, PA. I believe it is a .22lr(?), but was wondering if anyone has some further insight into it, particularly a rough date. Thanks!

 

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[Charlie P. (NY)]

.22 Short by the look of it. It could have been fired last year or last century . . . sometime likely after 1857 or so.

 

[vpnavy]

1st - I noticed this was your very first post - so, Welcome Aboard jamaso! from another resident of the great state of PA! Take a look at Forum: Pennsylvania for information (i.e., clubs, etc.) directly related to the great state of PA.

2nd - I agree with Charlie P. (NY). I am sure other members will pipe in shortly.

3rd - Here are some oldies to compare your bullet with - I pulled this from another TN thread...

Civil War Bullet ID Chart (Sep 05, 2013)

 

[NOLA_Ken]

The knurled cannelure ring on it (around the center of the bullet) will date it after 1880-ish