.58 Caliber Three-Piece Shaler Bullet - Short Round Nose Type
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This .58 caliber three-piece Shaler bullet, with its matching tan-grey patina, was recovered in Culpeper County, VA. Of the various types of Shaler bullets typically recovered, this type with its rounded head, is the one of the smallest in length and less frequently encountered. According to the local digger, all three sections were recovered from the same dig site, but were not found together. While this example shows the typical patina chips and nicks primarily in the areas of the base rims, this example still retains its original shape. The Shaler bullet is by far one of the most interesting bullets used during the Civil War. It is a multi-piece .58 caliber bullet that was invented by Reuben Shaler and patented on August 12, 1862. After it was fired, the three sections would spread apart allowing for more impact points on its designated target. Included in the additional images is an image of 4 examples of Shaler bullets found on page 61 of "Civil War Projectiles II Small Arms & Field Artillery with Supplement" by W. Reid McKee and M. E. Mason, Jr. This three-piece bullet will be an excellent addition to any Civil War excavated bullet or general relic collection. Approximately .58 x 1.17 Reference: M&M: 519 / T&T: 155A / RBTR part I: 266
- Product Code:
- PC5831
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