.58 Caliber Three-Piece Shaler Bullet
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Item: Three-Piece Shaler Bullet
Caliber: .58
Condition: Excellent, excavated, complete. Overall matching dirty white patina with minimal surface and rim chipping. All three sections fit quite well together. No repairs.
Recovered: Culpeper County, VA area.
Approximate size: .576 inch width; 1.36 inch length; 563.5 grains weight.
Reference: Similar examples can be found in the following Civil War relic reference books:
- "Round Ball to Rimfire, Part One by Dean S. Thomas p. 209, #263.
- "Civil War Projectiles II Small Arms & Field Artillery with Supplement" by W. Reid McKee and M. E. Mason, Jr. on page 61, item # 520.
- "A Handbook of Civil War Bullets and Cartridges" by James E. Thomas and Dean S. Thomas on page 41, #155B or C
See above pages in the additional images.
Comments: The Shaler bullet is by far one of the most interesting bullets used during the Civil War. It is a multi-piece .58 caliber projectile that was invented by Reuben Shaler and patented on August 12, 1862. After it was fired, the three sections would spread apart allowing for more impact points on its designated target. This complete Shaler bullet will be an excellent addition to any Civil War excavated bullet or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC9414
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