Carved Civil War Lead From What Type Of Bullet???

[Sooper Dave]

I hunted in a lot that I have found over a dozen Minie Ball Bullets. It seems this location was used to clean the guns because all but one were either shot or pulled. I found a fired .58 and a .69. I also dug a piece of lead that has been carved on and looks like it was some kind of bullet, I'm just not sure so I could use some help with it. I tried to get some good pics but it was difficult to get focused. Thanks, David.

 

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[cheese]

I don't know, but it's cool! I'd be interested to see what it turns out to be.

 

[Breezie]

I'm not the bullet person, but I'm wondering if it could be an Enfield or Pickett? I really like carved bullets!
What is the diameter and height?
Neat find
Breezie

 

[mikeraydj]

Could it have been carved to make a pencil? Or make some sort of writing instrument?