Collided Three-Ring Bullets
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These two three-ring bullets managed to collide likely as a result of heavy repeated firing. This example clearly shows one bullet impacting the side of the other. The bullets were fuzed together from the force of the collision of their heated lead. Both have a partially soiled white patina with visible rings. The base of one bullet is clearly visible while the base of the other bullet is flattened and resting on the side of the other bullet. Included is an image of an unfired example of a .58 caliber three-ring bullet pictured with the collided examples to demonstrate the before and after firing. The un-fired pictured three-ring bullet weighs approximately 500 grains (1.14 ounces). The collided bullets weigh nearly twice as much at 980 grains (2.24 ounces). They are from the Glenn Trimmer Collection and recovered from Wilson's Wharf in Charles City County, VA. Several collided bullets, both three-ring and Williams Type III bullets, were recovered there. They will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War bullet or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC12396
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