ID help on this bullet

[Geite63]

Found back in the 90's with some fired pistol carbines and other 3 ringers.

Solid base (flat) .577 x .995

Thanks in Advance,'

John

[speedenforcer]

You have come to the right place. It is sure to be identified real soon. I myself am more into the iron stuff, but lead is cool too.

[Geite63]

Thanks for the response.  I too have a healthy helping of iron in my diet.   

[speedenforcer]

I'm actually surprised that no lead head has chimed in. Us Iron bodies have sort of taken over the forum however.

[emike123]

It is larger in diameter than anything with a similar profile (and flat base indicating carbine) I have seen in period bullets.  JimT is probably off riding his bike in the snow but may have additional insights, and certainly more experienced ones.

[Pete George]

Viewing the enlarged version seems to show that the bullet has rifling-marks on it, which should be taken into consideration regarding its reported .577-inch diameter.

[Geite63]

I agree Pete and was hoping the rifling could help with an identification.  The Enfield Rifled musket used progressive depth rifling which would possibly match but the flat base has me confused. 

[CarlS]

Hello.  As the image is a bit fuzzy I'm not sure but there appears to be a bit of a ring at the bottom of the ogive.  Is that the case?

[Geite63]

Hello Carl

No  there is no visible ring.  I will try and post a better picture tomorrow.

John

[relicrunner]

Could this bullet have had a brass/copper hull?
see#170 on civilwarprojectiles.com website
.58 caliber rimfire musket cartridge.
Here is a rimfire cartridge for the post-Civil War conversions of .58 caliber muskets. Copper case, no headstamp.  Scarce cartridge.
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