What Cal.?

[Tn Dirt Digger]

The story goes the Confederates were retreating through Pulaski Tn. The 20 wagons of supplies were slowing their retreat so wagons were ordered to be burned in place. A friend took me to the spot where he has found several bullets through the years. My M6 was the only detector to find a prize and it found two. I think one is a 27 Cal., and I'm not sure of the round ball....I haven't seen a lot of what I think is a 27 cal..Are they more difficult to find? Thanks for looking!

PS : There are no signs that these two projectiles were ever fired.

[raw-war-digger]

Hey George,
The buck balls & some pistol balls were .28 to .31. I couldn't tell you which one was for what unless it was found with a .69 shot!
Uncertain about the little conical as well?
Glad You Got Out & Dug!!!!!
My Day Is Coming!!!!!! Fishin or Diggin?????

Continued GL, HH, Roger

[Tn Dirt Digger]

Thanks for looking Roger......I hope everything turned out alright with your son....again thanks for looking..

[David@DixieMetalDetectors]

George, does your bullet have cannellures in the groove? It's hard to see from your pic. If so, it is post war. If not, good chance it's period but I only know of .28 caliber projectiles, but yours is unknown to me. The round ball is most likley buck shot.
Good hunting,
David

[Tn Dirt Digger]

Sorry it has taken so long to answer your questions David. I had a family emergency. Know there are no cannellures in the grooves......I need to get it micd.....I was guessing when I said 27mm....Thanks for your info and assistance David....!