Civil War Bullet ID Chart

This Civil War Bullet Identification Chart can help you identify some of those minie’ and round balls that you find while out metal detecting.

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I’ve only been lucky enough to find one of each near a creek..

3sprue

3ringerrrr

I believe the one that I found is a .69 caliber.

They are always a pleasant surprise, and finding my first 3 ringer at a place where I was detecting for jewelry was definitely a surprise.

According to Civil War historical records, over 500 troops camped along that creek.

These bullets were likely dropped by civil war soldiers that were there camping and preparing to march to battle further south.

I feel lucky to have found them both.  It is more than possible that I was the first person to hold them in over 100 years.

Hope this Civil War Bullet ID Chart was helpful to you… Thanks for checking out my blog and first civil war bullet finds.


Want to learn more about how to identify Civil War Bullets?

Check out A Handbook of Civil War Bullets and Cartridges on amazon.

Information for the growing number of collectors as a source of accurate information on bullets, cartridges, and their manufacturers.

It can also be used as a guide and checklist to build a collection.


Have you read this BOOK: The Civil War: A Visual History Buy on Amazon


About Ozarks

I enjoy Metal Detecting in The Ozark Mountains where I primarily detect for relics and coins. I have tested and used over 20+ metal detectors as a dealer and experience as Company Sponsored 'Pro Staff' Product Tester. Published Metal Detecting Author. As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases made through amazon links and advertisements of products on this site.
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1 Response to Civil War Bullet ID Chart

  1. Anonymous says:

    Found a bullet that maybe civil war time

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