Federal .31 Caliber Self-Contained Volcanic Revolver Bullet
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Item: Federal .31 Caliber Self-Contained Volcanic Revolver Bullet
Condition: Excellent, excavated, unfired. Smooth surface with a dirty white patina.
Approximate size: .326-inch diameter, .538-inch length, 48 grains weight.
Recovered: Richmond, VA area.
Reference: Similar examples can be found in the following reference books:
- "Round Ball to Rimfire, Part Three" by Dean S. Thomas, on page 223, #1047-1049.
- "Civil War Projectiles II Small Arms & Field Artillery with Supplement" by W. Reid McKee and M. E. Mason, Jr. on page 89 & 79.
See above pages in additional images.
Comments: According to Jim and Dean Thomas' "A Handbook of Civil War Bullets and Cartridges", page 3, the base of these unusual bullets were sealed with either cork only, cork and brass, or cork and iron. This example appears to be cork and iron. Also, according to the same Thomas' book, "Smith & Wesson held the patent (#14,147 dated January 22, 1856) for these bullets. There are many variants found in the rings and the bases. It will be an excellent addition to any excavated bullet, cartridge or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC11155
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