old bullet?

rfaatalrashid · Feb 20, 2016

found this today at a river bank. tought it was a split shot sinker at first, but its definitely not lead, and no split or hole for fishing line. old small caliber pistol bullet, shell sub-munition...no idea. this was after a white vinegar and water soak. btw it is perfectly spherical; there is a dark shadow under it from the harsh light.

Ricki7 · Feb 20, 2016

That's a tough one to ID ,your guess is probably the best
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ohiochris · Feb 20, 2016

Ball bearing

rfaatalrashid · Feb 21, 2016

Yeah I wondered about that after I posted it. Thought they were made of [rustproof?] stainless steel though? There was a lot of military action here in annapolis in the past. So I wondered what old pistol ball bullets looked like...

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worm12ga · Feb 21, 2016

rfaatalrashid said:
Yeah I wondered about that after I posted it. Thought they were made of [rustproof?] stainless steel though? There was a lot of military action here in annapolis in the past. So I wondered what old pistol ball bullets looked like...

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No, many if not most ball bearings are regular carbon steel.

rfaatalrashid · Feb 21, 2016

Dang. U ruined my night.

jus kiddin. thought I had a ball bullet relic. So how can I ever tell if I get a real one, other than matybe having an impact mark?

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worm12ga · Feb 21, 2016

rfaatalrashid said:
Dang. U ruined my night. jus kiddin. thought I had a ball bullet relic. So how can I ever tell if I get a real one, other than matybe having an impact mark?

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Well, if it's not lead, the odds of it being a bullet are very, very small.

rfaatalrashid · Feb 21, 2016

Oh. Dang. I'm retarded. Duh. Thanks

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VA-REB · Feb 21, 2016

From the picture, it is very hard to tell just what it is. From what I can see, I would say it is not a bullet and that a ball bearing is the best guess here.

Iraqvet05 · Feb 22, 2016

A magnet will tell you if it's lead or steel. Bullet metals are typically non-metallic (copper, lead). Those softer metals aren't typically used in bearing applications.

worm12ga · Feb 22, 2016

Iraqvet05 said:
A magnet will tell you if it's lead or steel. Bullet metals are typically non-metallic (copper, lead). Those softer metals aren't typically used in bearing applications.

I think you meant non-magnetic.

Iraqvet05 · Feb 22, 2016

worm12ga said:
I think you meant non-magnetic.

Ha, yes, that's what I meant!

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