Bullet ID

[IronSpike]

A few weeks back I visited some friends in VA. My friend showed me a bullet he eyeballed years ago in Gettysburg, PA. He asked me whether there was a way to determine whether it's a Union or Confederate bullet. I told him I didn't know, but could find out on this site

The bullet is a .57 caliber with a hollow end. Any input appreciated.

(diameter 14.5 mm, length 26.18 mm)

 

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[Montana Jim]

Two great sites to check out...

http://www.baymediapro.com/collection/bulletsearch.htm

http://www.tennesseelead.com/

 

[IronSpike]

Thanks for the links Montana Jim. Had no idea that many types of bullets existed

 

[Montana Jim]

Thanks for the links Montana Jim. Had no idea that many types of bullets existed

I know, and they all look the same till you're interested in IDing one.

Musketballs are WAY easier to figure out.

 

[Monty]

Looks like a typical 3 ringer and I think it was used by both sides. Monty

 

[taz42o]

It looks like a .58 cal Springfield bullet. Witch measures .5775" and weighs 500 grains . Mostly used by union.

 

[BuckleBoy]

You said it had a "hollow end." Do you mean that the nose of the bullet is hollow? Or a hollow cavity? If it is the nose, then there is a possibility that you found a bullet that was "pulled."

Good Find!



Regards,



Buckles

 

[DCMatt]

As indicated by others - pulled bullet. Probably a Union issue 58 cal Springfield.

Looks like this on the tip?

Pretty cool having a confirmed Gettysburg relic!

DCMatt

 

[IronSpike]

Sorry unclear on the hollow portion, but thanks for the interesting info and pic It's not the tip of bullet, but the base inside that's hollow.

Measurements appear to be close to both Northern & Southern made bullets listed in 1st link from Montana Jim.

Looks like a typical 3 ringer and I think it was used by both sides. Monty