Bullet In Wood
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This chunk of wood has a visible fired bullet still solidly lodged inside as shown in the image. It was recovered from a Civil War site in the area of the Seven Days Battles which were a series of battles occurring June 25 to July 1, 1862 near Richmond, Virginia. The deformed bullet has a grey patina and appears to be .58 caliber in size. The decayed wood is very old and light-weight. Its overall weight is approximately 1-1/4 ounces and it measures approximately 1-3/8 x 3 inches. No repairs.
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.
- "The Hammond Civil War Collection" by Mike O'Donnell & Howard Crouch, page 107, item 4.
- "Civil War Artifacts of the Western Campaigns" by Charles S. Harris, page 195.
See above pages in additional images.
This bullet in wood will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War bullet, battlefield, or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC10975
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