Im pretty sure this is a bullet. (Foster slug)

[mile-ender]

I'm pretty sure this is a bullet. (Foster slug)

So, I've been sitting on these for a couple 'o months, hoping to maybe come across something similar in a post or on line. No such luck. Now, I've seen the work you fine folk do and I'm sure you won't disappoint...
22g weight and about 15mm base.

 

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[jdsarasin8194]

Re: I'm pretty sure this is a bullet.

is it threaded on the inside, because to me it looks like more of a cap to something then a bullet

 

[Gunny71]

Re: I'm pretty sure this is a bullet.

Most definitely not a bullet.
Saying that, I have no Idea what it could be, but I am tagging it. Looks neat, cool find!

 

[mile-ender]

Re: I'm pretty sure this is a bullet.

is it threaded on the inside, because to me it looks like more of a cap to something then a bullet

Nope. Smooth and concave.
Honestly, the only reason I'm saying bullet, was 'cause when I was coming back home with it I ran into some other detectorists and showed it to 'em. One of said he thought it was a bullet but couldn't tell me more.

 

[Okie Hillbillies]

Re: I'm pretty sure this is a bullet.

Hello Sir, pretty sure it is a shotgun slug, breckne not sure of spelling can't tell guage.


OkieHillBillie

 

[jdsarasin8194]

Re: I'm pretty sure this is a bullet.

is it threaded on the inside, because to me it looks like more of a cap to something then a bullet

Nope. Smooth and concave.
Honestly, the only reason I'm saying bullet, was 'cause when I was coming back home with it I ran into some other detectorists and showed it to 'em. One of said he thought it was a bullet but couldn't tell me more.

The one thing that makes it look like a cap to me is the diagonal lines, usually for better grip of something that you twist or something. just my oppinion tho, the diagonal lines are not a characteristic i have ever seen on a bullet

 

[taz42o]

Re: I'm pretty sure this is a bullet.

Its a rifled shotgun slug. Maybe a foster.

 

[mile-ender]

Re: I'm pretty sure this is a bullet.

Hello Sir, pretty sure it is a shotgun slug, breckne not sure of spelling can't tell guage.


OkieHillBillie

Hot Damn OKie!
I looked it up - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shotgun_slug#Brenneke_Slugs
I think it may be Foster?
Anyone else wanna confirm?
And, uh, what's the age on it?

 

[Rob Mitch]

Re: I'm pretty sure this is a bullet.

Shotgun slug.

 

[Retired Sarge]

Re: I'm pretty sure this is a bullet.

Agree with the Foster slug see link it's about halfway down the page, has the grooves just like this one, only thing missing is the star!

http://www.frfrogspad.com/miscells.htm

Mike
USAF Retired

 

[romeo-1]

Re: I'm pretty sure this is a bullet.

Yep, shotgun slug...I load them all the time!

 

[Gunny71]

Re: I'm pretty sure this is a bullet. (Foster slug)

Well, I continue to learn something new every day!

 

[CRUSADER]

Re: I'm pretty sure this is a bullet. (Foster slug)

I only get the fired ones, so good to see it before use

 

[Old Town]

Re: I'm pretty sure this is a bullet. (Foster slug)

Absolutely a shotgun slug. Those molded-in grooves are not from the rifling of a barrel. This slug is for smoothbore shotguns. The built in grooves actually grab some air will in flight and help impart spin. Like the helical feathers on an arrow. These slugs are hollow-base like Minie Balls to expand in the bore and seal the gas better. This design also allows more lead weight up front to further aid in stability. Like a dart you throw at a board.

If you like shotguns and things like this, I wrote a story in the "Everything" forum recently about a man I know who shot and sank a large sailboat with a slug just like the one pictured. It's under "Sinking Sailboats".

Old Town

 

[turtlefoot13]

Re: I'm pretty sure this is a bullet. (Foster slug)

Here is a link for some collectible shells that were sold. The description sounds like yours and it states it is a Winchester-Western. Look at the fifth one down. No pics, just a discription.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Sports/Hunting-shooting/Ammunition/auction-216498822.htm

Doug