Excavated Civil War .58 Caliber Three-Ring Minié Ball – Authentic Dropped Lead Bullet

Description

Add a quintessential piece of military history to your collection with this authentic, excavated Civil War three-ring Minié ball. Invented just before the war, this expanding lead bullet revolutionized warfare, drastically increasing the accuracy and deadly range of the rifled muskets carried by both Union and Confederate infantrymen.This specific bullet is a “dropped” specimen, meaning it was lost in the field by a soldier rather than fired. As a result, it perfectly retains its original cast shape, sharp grease grooves (the three rings), and hollow base. Recovered from a battlefield site, it features a gorgeous, thick white oxidation patina—the definitive hallmark of genuine, century-old relic lead.Product Features & Specifications: Type: Three-Ring Minié Ball (Infantry Bullet) Era: American Civil War (1861–1865) Caliber: Standard .58 Caliber (Most common caliber used by both sides, including for the Springfield and Enfield rifled muskets). Condition: Excellent relic condition. Unfired, crisp ring details, and a heavy, natural white-chalk patina. Material: Solid Lead Provenance: Phillips County, Arkansas