Live Bullet... maybe?

[multimedia]

Hi,

I have dug up a lead 3 ring bullet but it still has what looks like a brass stopper/seal on the end .... others I have found have all been hollow.

Is it live?

Will it still be a problem given the age of it?

If the answer is yes .... what do I have to do with it? I know the answer to that isn't hit it with a hammer

Thanks.

[ian wheele]

Hi multimedia

if you can post a photo up, someone will be able to i/d it for you .
a pic from the side and one from the "seal " end would be good.
praps include a 50p as a reference for size.

regards....Ian

[RRPG]

Can't help without a picture I'm afraid. You sure the 'brass' stopper isn't clay ?

[multimedia]

Hope this works ... first time posting photos.

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[RRPG]

It did and it isn't in the slightest bit dangerous. Bit too early for me but I think it's a Snyder bullet and the bit in the bottom is clay. Solid lead otherwise and a very common find.

[multimedia]

excellent.... thanks for the I.D.

I will bring it in now from the garden :-)

Jen

[Machinist]

excellent.... thanks for the I.D.

I will bring it in now from the garden :-)

Jen

Well done for checking Jen, always best to be on the safe side if you are not sure.

[Grebidge]

How old do these tend to be ?

[midas]

Hi,

I have dug up a lead 3 ring bullet but it still has what looks like a brass stopper/seal on the end .... others I have found have all been hollow.

Is it live?

Will it still be a problem given the age of it?

If the answer is yes .... what do I have to do with it? I know the answer to that isn't hit it with a hammer

Thanks.

They are most likely bullets for the muzzle loading.577 percusion enfied rifle.
The plug in the rear of the bullet was designed to be driven into the base of the bullet on firing forcing the hollow sides to engage with the rifling.