KT went to examine and evaluate a rock collection this afternoon. After finishing up, the owner asked if KT would like to have anything for his time, a specimen or whatever...
Well, His Majesty had come across a small envelop marked .58 3 ring Enfield, Jenkins Ferry, Ark. July 30, 1864. Inside were 2 rounds...to KT they appear to be drops, not fired rounds, but a more knowledgeable collector may need to educate KT.
KT weighed each one...3-ringer is 31.36 grams and measures ~14 mm in diameter and 1 inch long, the non-ringer weighed 34.08 grams, with the same other measurements, 14 mm diameter and 1 inch long.
Both bases are hollow, see pics with ruler and bases exposed.
Any info would be appreciated. The white lead oxidation looks correct for CW rounds...just looking for more assistance and confirmation.
Here is a bit of history: The Battle of Jenkins' Ferry was fought April 30, 1864, in Grant County, Arkansas during the American Civil War. It was the climactic battle of the Camden Expedition, which was a part of the Union Army’s failed Red River Campaign. Each side sustained a large number of casualties, especially considering the size of the respective forces, and a general was killed on each side. As a result of the battle, the Union force was able to complete a successful retreat from a precarious position at Camden, Arkansas to their defenses at Little Rock, Arkansas.
So KT knows the label had an incorrect date, but is the 3 ringer a .58 Enfield, and what is the other round? Also an Enfield but maybe field cast??
Not exactly a MD find, but KT was happy to "find" them and add to His meager CW collection from Arkansas! Thanks for ANY help!
To read the entire article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Jenkins'_Ferry
Well, His Majesty had come across a small envelop marked .58 3 ring Enfield, Jenkins Ferry, Ark. July 30, 1864. Inside were 2 rounds...to KT they appear to be drops, not fired rounds, but a more knowledgeable collector may need to educate KT.
KT weighed each one...3-ringer is 31.36 grams and measures ~14 mm in diameter and 1 inch long, the non-ringer weighed 34.08 grams, with the same other measurements, 14 mm diameter and 1 inch long.
Both bases are hollow, see pics with ruler and bases exposed.
Any info would be appreciated. The white lead oxidation looks correct for CW rounds...just looking for more assistance and confirmation.
Here is a bit of history: The Battle of Jenkins' Ferry was fought April 30, 1864, in Grant County, Arkansas during the American Civil War. It was the climactic battle of the Camden Expedition, which was a part of the Union Army’s failed Red River Campaign. Each side sustained a large number of casualties, especially considering the size of the respective forces, and a general was killed on each side. As a result of the battle, the Union force was able to complete a successful retreat from a precarious position at Camden, Arkansas to their defenses at Little Rock, Arkansas.
So KT knows the label had an incorrect date, but is the 3 ringer a .58 Enfield, and what is the other round? Also an Enfield but maybe field cast??
Not exactly a MD find, but KT was happy to "find" them and add to His meager CW collection from Arkansas! Thanks for ANY help!
To read the entire article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Jenkins'_Ferry
Thats the one I need to find to finish my union base marked set!
But they are good examples from Arkansas so KT is a Royal Happy Camper! 
