Civil War, Union Minié Ball Bullet In Display Box - 1860's - United States

Description

You will receive a RANDOM bullet of the same quality as the one shown in the photos.
Origin:
These three ring, .58 caliber
Minié ball bullets
were typically used by
Union forces
during the American Civil War. They were discovered using metal detectors on private land in
various camps and battlefields in
Virginia.
The
Minié ball was a game changer for modern warfare.
Previously, musket balls were inaccurate, low powered, and could take a full minute to load. Soldiers often just ended up using their bayonets instead.
However, the Minié ball changed that. Suddenly, rifles were more accurate, more deadly, and much more practical. The main advantage of this new style of musket ball was that it allowed for rifles to be fully utilized during combat, an impossible feat just a few years earlier. The
Minié ball drastically shortened the time it took to reload, by both fitting easily down the barrel of a rifle and eliminating the need for constant cleaning. They also exited the barrel at bone shattering speeds and hit their mark with greater precision. For better or for worse, this new projectile had changed warfare forever.
A Certificate of Authenticity is issued with every order, and includes information about where the specific bullet was found when available.
President Lincoln visiting the battlefield at Antietam, 1862
Your order will include:
One .58 Civil War bullet, likely of Union origin
Glass top leather display box
Detail card with relevant information about the relic
Certificate of Authenticity
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Lead Warning:
These Minie balls are cast from lead, and as such require careful handling. Please use gloves if you intend to handle this relic.
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