Thomas Handbook 134A Southern Manufacture Nose Cast, 3 Ring Minie Ball Excavated 50 caliber Colt revolving rifle

50 caliber Colt revolving rifle bullet listed in the Thomas handbook as 84 Two grooves with a rebated base

All 3 of these traits are referenced by Hugh Shull-Southern States Currency

The I has good detail & with a smooth background

69 caliber round ball dug from the Corinth/Shiloh area

The cavity is a cone with a shallow pin N cone at the base

Thomas Handbook 134A Southern Manufacture Nose Cast, 3 Ring Minie Ball Excavated 50 caliber Colt revolving rifleFor your considderation one Thomas handbook 134A Southern manufacture nose cast, 3 ring minie ball . Notice the shallow dished cavity this bullet variety has. You will find this bullet to be in excellent dug condition. The patina is an exxtra nice white & I do not see a single patina chip. All 3 rings are crisp, mold seams can be easily seen on both sides & this bullet has basically a perfect nose sprue nip mark ^ . Measures about 0. 52 x 0. 875