Dating civil war bullets
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Then, in the 15th century, German gunmakers invented rifling — the process of cutting spiral grooves into the inside wall of the barrel.
These grooves dug into the projectile as it moved down the barrel, causing it to spin and giving it a truer flight. Rifling worked better if the projectile fit snugly in the barrel, which meant lead balls needed a cover, or patch, to increase their diameter.
His eponymous bullet was still made of lead, but it was conical, not round. This meant that the innovative bullets could be made smaller than the bore without diminishing the spin they acquired. And they didn't require a patch, which made them easier to load.
Measures 37 inches in length from the butt to the tip of the barrel. Vintage Sharps Carbine with marked patent date of Includes a fired rifle ball and a 3-ring rifle bullet. One man is standing, the other is seated. Oxidation of lead and other metals depends on soil moisture and chemistry. New Items Notification Links.
During the Civil War , which saw the first widespread use of these bullets, Union and Confederate infantrymen hit their targets more often and at far greater distances. Fire a Bullet Straight Up: Thus his name is attached to the projectile we so cherish.
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As for what you heard at Gettysburg, it is backwards. The Confederate Gardner bullet has 2 rings whereas the Union Minie normally has 3 rings grooves.
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However, d2 brings out a very valid point: Both sides imported many arms, including the British Enfield rifle and ammunition. The Gardner bullet, although a true CS bullet, was later discontinued in favor of the "home made" Enfield bullet.
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You'll find Gardner's all over the Eastern Theatre, but not as common in the West. There will likely never be an accurate answer to how many different bullets were used during the Civil War.
Some estimate as many as 2, different styles and variations. All I can say is weigh, measure and document your finds.
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You'll be helping future generations unravel the past. Good hunting, David Dixie Reply Quote. Newer Topic Older Topic.
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