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Confederate Enfield Bullet from Blockade Runner "Modern Greece" - Certificate Included

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This Confederate Enfield bullet with wood plug recovered from the English steamer "Modern Greece" by diver Bill Epperson of North Carolina. In the early hours of June 27th, 1862 The "Modern Greece", a blockade runner, was attempting to deliver weapons and ammunition to the Confederate troops and ran aground off Fort Fisher, NC while being fired upon by the US Navy. It eventually sank leaving its cargo resting in only a few feet of water.

This bullet is in good condition with an ashen grey patina. One of the more amazing aspects about this find is the fact that the wood plugs were also recovered either in or around the bullets. What is unique about this example is that the wood plug is clearly the plug that was original to the bullet as the rim edge is slightly bent securing it inside the bullet's cavity. Though the plug is preventing a look inside the bullet's cavity, a raised letter "L" is expected to be inside. Finally, many of the bullet cavities were observed with crystals and tiny sea life attached to the interior walls. The crystals were likely formed by while resting in the salt water. 

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a piece of the cargo from this historic Confederate blockade runner. This bullet will include a certificate of authenticity signed by Bill Epperson. The additional images included in this listing will show this exact bullet with its certificate, pictured with one of the lead ingots, which was also recovered from the Modern Greece by Mr. Epperson in the mid 1960's. These bullets were likely produced from lead ingots such as the one pictured prior to being shipped. To read more about this blockade runner click on this link "Modern Greece". The bullet in the picture is the exact bullet you will receive. It measures approximately .577 x 1.09 inches and weighs 514 grains (1.175 oz). To be clear, the bullet pictured with the certificate and lead ingot, and in all of the additional pictures in this listing, is the exact bullet you will receive. This is done primarily for documentation purposes.

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Product Code:

PC3738

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Price:

$95.00

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This brand is available for:

BULLETS , NEW ITEMS , GREAT GIFT IDEAS , CONFEDERATE RELICS , WATER RECOVERIES