Bullet Reference Book?

[Jim J.]

A small favor, Please.  We are looking at the bullets recovered from the CSS Georgia wreck-site, and would like to know a good reference book that lists all of the small arm bullets used in the Civil War.  Specifically, we would like a reference that lists the "MM" numbers, so that others will know exactly which bullets we are talking about when we describe them.
Regards, Jim J.

[emike123]

I have a new copy of the out of print McKee and Mason bullet book on the commercial part of this website:

http://www.bulletandshell.com/Items/item.php?id=L00027

Although Thomas Publications has been sold, this little handbook is quite good and has a cross reference to many of the M&M bullets in the back:

http://www.civilwarprojectiles.com/books.html


I do not think I would recommend any other of the bullet reference books, but serious collectors should have both of these.

[speedenforcer]

Ok, this post really threw me for a loop. I still have a headache from trying to figure this one out. Then I realized it wasn't  THE JimT asking the question but someone call signed JimJ  I thought maybe JimT was pulling a joke on someone. Well he did get someone and he wasn't even involved. Good one JimJ.

[Jim T]

I vote for the "Bullet Handbook".

Available at www.civilwarprojectiles.com

 

[relicrunner]

hey Speed,
I thought the same thing for about 8 seconds until I read the text
Just did not want to admit it like you did. :-)

[Jim J.]

Thank you Gentlemen, that was just what I was looking for!  It is nice to know that the CSS Georgia Enfield "57" bullets were made in England, since that is my heritage!  A little tidbit of information for you Guys, somebody on the CSS Georgia had a very nice Colt revolving carbine.  We have the bullets for it, pity we do not have the carbine as well.
Jim J.