How was it Made in Addition to What is It

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Hello Guys:

My brother found this on private property at Champion Hill in 1993. In regards to "what is it": I feel it is a .69 caliber round ball (originally packaged as a "buck and ball"). As well, I believe it is an homemade nipple protector to a musket. Is this a correct assumption?

If so, how in the world was it constructed? Is lead soft enough that the ball can be pressed down in a way where the lead will enter the nipple hole or cone (notice the thin, tooth-pick like "stick" inside the hole)?

Any ideas about any of the above will be appreciated!

 

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[Charlie P. (NY)]

It was made by repeated hits of the hammer. The lead was swaged into the nipple. Lead is very malleable.

I'd say it is just what you say it is.