I have some Spanish American War bullets. unfired.
They have been underwater since 1898.
I am familiar with artifact preservation from the standpoint of artifacts that have been underwater.
But this is my first experience with ammunition.
I have 5 bullets and the cartridge. the bullets are about the size of a 30 30 that I had as a key chain as a kid.
2 of the bullets have corroded through their shells a bit and there is nothing inside. the other 3 however look like new and since never fired I am guessing that there is some soggy gunpowder inside.
So I am looking for some advice as to what to do with them. Is there a way of rendering them safe for display?
Thanks
They have been underwater since 1898.
I am familiar with artifact preservation from the standpoint of artifacts that have been underwater.
But this is my first experience with ammunition.
I have 5 bullets and the cartridge. the bullets are about the size of a 30 30 that I had as a key chain as a kid.
2 of the bullets have corroded through their shells a bit and there is nothing inside. the other 3 however look like new and since never fired I am guessing that there is some soggy gunpowder inside.
So I am looking for some advice as to what to do with them. Is there a way of rendering them safe for display?
Thanks