Possible Round Ball? I have no idea

[drenalin11]

Need some help with this find please.

 

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[coinman123]

It looks to me like an old 50 caliber musket ball that hit something. Nice find!

 

[Tony in SC]

Old ball that has been chewed by rodents.

 

[drenalin11]

Thank you! My first relic!

 

[Dfxcobb]

Good find. And congrats

 

[Icewing]

Could just be old buckshot (& slightly chewed)

 

[coinman123]

Could just be old buckshot (& slightly chewed)

Normally the buckshot I find is much smaller than 50 cal though.

 

[Red James Cash]

Most likely a .50 caliber rifle ball.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Very nice find, looks like a pistol ball.
Finding your first early bullet is always a good feeling.

Dave

 

[Icewing]

Normally the buckshot I find is much smaller than 50 cal though.

Touche.... I admit I overlooked the ruler.

 

[A2coins]

Cool find my Friend

 

[drenalin11]

Thank you all for the help! Now i just wish i knew how old it actually is.

 

[coinman123]

Thank you all for the help! Now i just wish i knew how old it actually is.

Could be anywhere from 1700, all the way until the mid 1800's. They used them for a long time, and I'm not sure if there is a way to narrow down a more specific age. Great find! I would bet that it is at least 150 years old, and likely older depending on where it was found!

 

[Ripcon]

Nice fired cap and ball round. Congratulations!