Carved Bullet - Octagonal Lined Tower
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This excavated carved bullet is an excellent example of campsite life of the Civil War soldier. Every now and then, bullets are recovered with whittle marks or, in rare instances, intricate carvings, hand-crafted by soldiers using their pocket-knives just to pass the time. In this case eight long "flats" were carved into the sides of the bullet whereupon lines were carved in a zigzag design on each flat. Near the top of the bullet each "flat" continues at an angle towards the tip thus creating a visually pleasing geometrical/angular lined tower. The soldier that designed and carved this bullet clearly put some time and thought into it. It has an overall waxy surface with a tan-white patina with minor surface chipping. Its diameter measures approximately .44-.48 inches depending on where the calipers are placed. Its length measures approximately .945 inches. It weighs approximately 292 grains. Its recovery location is unknown. The bullet is from the collection of Glenn Trimmer. Read about Glenn by clicking his highlighted linked name. It will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War bullet or general relic collection.
Examples of carved bullets are pictured in "Excavated Artifacts from Battlefields and Campsites of The Civil War 1861-1865" by Stanley S. Phillips on page 192. See this page in the additional images.
- Product Code:
- PC12386
- Price:
- $55.00
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