Bullet in Wood
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This excavated bullet is securely lodged within a large chunk of wood which was recovered from a Civil War site in the Richmond, VA area. The bullet has a grey-white patina and appears to be .58 caliber in size with three rings. The wood is solid and, interestingly, has the shape of a pistol. The wood section measures approximately 4-3/4 x 6-1/4 x 1-3/4 inches.
Similar examples of "bullets in wood" can be found the following reference books:
- "Excavated Artifacts from Battlefields and Campsites of The Civil War" by Stanley S. Phillip, page 190.
- "Civil War Artifacts of the Western Campaigns" by Charles S. Harris, page 195.
See scans of the above pages in the additional images.
This bullet in wood will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War bullet, battlefield, or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC9076
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