What kind of bullet?

[BladeRunner2019]

I found this a couple weeks ago on some property near the VA/NC border. It looks pretty old but does have a primer. At first I was thinking 44 Magnum, but it seems to be shorter based on comparison photos I found on the web.

Here are some pics next to a 45 ACP. Unfortunately, the head stamp is pretty roached.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

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[Red James Cash]

It could be a .45 colt or it could be a .44-40 or a .44 special.If the bullet is lead and not jacketed then it shouldnt,wouldnt,be a magnum round

 

[BladeRunner2019]

It could be a .45 colt or it could be a .44-40 or a .44 special.If the bullet is lead and not jacketed then it shouldnt,wouldnt,be a magnum round

Thank you sir. I wasn't even thinking about the Magnum being jacketed. I think you are right with the 45 Colt or the 44 Special.

 

[Red James Cash]

No problem

 

[BosnMate]

Unless it's a hand load, it's not a ,45 colt long, because that's the wrong bullet. My guess is .44-40. If you did a pencil rubbing of the head stamp, could you possibly read it?