Federal .41 Caliber Self-Contained Volcanic Revolver Bullet
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Item: Federal .41 Caliber Self-Contained Volcanic Revolver Bullet
Condition: Very good, excavated, unfired. Smooth surface with a light grey patina.
Recovered: Quantico, VA area.
Approximate size: .436-inch diameter, .70-inch length, 113 grains weight.
Reference: Similar examples can be found in the following Civil War small arms projectile reference books:
- "Round Ball to Rimfire, Part Three" by Dean S. Thomas, on page 223, #1051.
- "Civil War Projectiles II Small Arms & Field Artillery with Supplement" by W. Reid McKee and M. E. Mason, Jr. on page 89 & 79.
- "A Handbook of Civil War Bullets and Cartridges" by James E. Thomas and Dean S. Thomas, page 3, item 15B.
See above pages in additional images.
Comments: According to Jim and Dean Thomas' "A Handbook of Civil War Bullets and Cartridges", Smith & Wesson held the patent (#14,147 dated January 22, 1856) for these bullets. There are many variants found in the rings and the bases. This example will be an excellent addition to any excavated bullet or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC8835
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