3rdKyMtdInf
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At a recent dig on a site known to camp Confederate (from 61 through 62) and Union (63 through 65) soldiers, I have found about 25 drops ... most of which are .69 caliber three rings and .44 round balls.
In addition, I have found three .59 caliber three ring bullets that I cannot identify. Their length are 1.20" and width of .585" (one of them) and .588" (two of them). They weigh 34 grams, each.
The only .59 caliber I can find in Thomas & Thomas was made in Charleston, SC ... but there is no description of it. The cavity is cone shaped. Can it be possible that patina has added that much width to a .58 caliber? Was the .59 caliber made in Charleston a three ring bullet?
Any help as to what rifle may have been used for these will be appreciated ... and "Hello", to all. This is my first post to your fine message board.
In addition, I have found three .59 caliber three ring bullets that I cannot identify. Their length are 1.20" and width of .585" (one of them) and .588" (two of them). They weigh 34 grams, each.
The only .59 caliber I can find in Thomas & Thomas was made in Charleston, SC ... but there is no description of it. The cavity is cone shaped. Can it be possible that patina has added that much width to a .58 caliber? Was the .59 caliber made in Charleston a three ring bullet?
Any help as to what rifle may have been used for these will be appreciated ... and "Hello", to all. This is my first post to your fine message board.
