Found around 9" on pasture today,encrustation appears to be some form of corrosion,not dirt.
Not a clue do I have about it.
Unknown bullet.
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Muddyknee
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Unknown bullet.
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People don't change when they see the light.....
......they only change when they feel the heat.
Nox 800,that is all.
NCMD No 19622
......they only change when they feel the heat.
Nox 800,that is all.
NCMD No 19622
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Muddyknee
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Judging on what I've found so far I'm thinking .577/450 Martini–Henry.
People don't change when they see the light.....
......they only change when they feel the heat.
Nox 800,that is all.
NCMD No 19622
......they only change when they feel the heat.
Nox 800,that is all.
NCMD No 19622
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MilitaryMetalMagnut
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.450/577 Martini Henry (as seen in the film Zulu). The .450 calibre Martini Henry Rifle was in service from 1871-1888. 
Best regards,
Simon
Best regards,
Simon
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