Confederate .58 Caliber Gardner "Blow-Thru" Bullet

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This excavated Confederate Gardner "blow-thru" bullet is a unique and interesting relic. Due to the thin walls of the bullet nose, a result of faulty casting, the force of firing caused the bullet to be "blown-through". This example measures 1-1/4 inches in length and weighs 316 grains. It will be an excellent educational or display piece for any Civil war bullet or general relic collection.

Reference:  Other examples of "blow-thru" bullets are pictured in the following Civil War relic reference books:

  • "Civil War Projectiles Small Arms & Field Artillery" by W. Reid McKee and M. E. Mason, Jr. on page 83, items 21 & 25.
  • "Civil War Projectiles II Small Arms & Field Artillery with Supplement" by W. Reid McKee and M. E. Mason, Jr. on page 74, items 1 & 3.
  • "A Handbook of Civil War Bullets and Cartridges" by James E. Thomas and Dean S. Thomas on page 44, #163.
  • "Some Civil War Bullets 2" by Thomas J. Stelma, page 165, items 06-152.

See above pages in the additional images.

Product Code:
PC8042
This brand is available for:
BULLETS , NEW ITEMS , GREAT GIFT IDEAS , CONFEDERATE RELICS

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