Unknown Civil War lead box or whatzit

[smokeythecat]

I dug this today in Central Virginia out of a Union camp. It is made of lead. It is about 1.5" wide, 1.5" tall and generally rounded with a flattened base. There looks to be a carved slot in the top. First thing I thought was an artillery fuse. Second though was a lead box. Third guess is simply a camp carving of a faux box. I do not think it coms apart. Ideas?

 

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[ArDirtSlinger]

way out on a limb here...But reminds me of an impact bullet..awful tall for that though

 

[Mud Hut]

I saw something similar a while back that was identified as a lead munitions seal. However, I can't find anything on the net to substantiate that theory.

 

[duggap]

It just may be that he was starting to make a nipple protector out of a bullet. Just a guess mind you.

 

[smokeythecat]

This thing weighs about 5-6 ounces. It's large and heavy. MUCH bigger than one of those Arkansas hog bullets.

 

[duggap]

Well if it that big it wouldn't be a nipple protector.

 

[fyrffytr1]

Well if it that big it wouldn't be a nipple protector.

Maybe for Dolly Parton?

 

[smokeythecat]

Maybe a weight. Just don't know.