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One of the members of my club found this bullet at his mothers house on a Historical road that connects Baton Rouge to many of the rural areas used by the Confederates during the War Between the States. The Confederates and the Yanks used it extensively after the Yanks took Baton Rouge to aggrivate each other before the big battle of Baton Rouge - when the Rebs tried to take back the Capitol. The Army of Dixie marched down Greenwell Springs Rd in two groups, on either side, until they reached the Capitol and the ensuing Battle flared. (Just thought I'd give a little history). Dave found this very close to a Confederate camp at his Mother's house. I have accurately calibrated Dial Calipers and the bullet comes out to be a .50 cal on the money. It has a prominant Mold Sprue at the base. I forgot to take a reading of the height (like a dummy) but it is short. I thought it was a pistol carbine at first.... but couldn't find one to match. I did find several "no ringers" that did look similar that were sharpshooter carbines,,,, but they were all .52 cal. The bullet was fired, you can see the wide rifle marks. It also has some nose damage where some of the lead was knocked off. Any ideas what this is?
Jamie Thoms
Jamie Thoms