R RustyRelic Private Joined Dec 24, 2022 Jun 17, 2025 #1 I finally got some calipers. This bullet that's I asked about in another thread a year ago still didn't really get a decent ID so I thought this might help . It's the one on the far left
I finally got some calipers. This bullet that's I asked about in another thread a year ago still didn't really get a decent ID so I thought this might help . It's the one on the far left
iron bender Corporal Joined Jul 18, 2023 Location Texas Jun 18, 2025 #2 Put those calipers on the diameter of all three. They all look the same to me. Judging by the length I'd say they're .25 to .30 in diameter
Put those calipers on the diameter of all three. They all look the same to me. Judging by the length I'd say they're .25 to .30 in diameter
UCVRelics Brevet Brigadier General Forum Host Gold Patron Regtl. Quartermaster Shiloh 2020 Asst. Regtl. Quartermaster Antietam 2021 Regtl. Quartermaster Stones River / Franklin 2022 Joined May 7, 2016 Location Alabama Jun 18, 2025 #3 They are all 3 post war bullets due to the striations.
R RustyRelic Private Joined Dec 24, 2022 Jun 18, 2025 #4 UCVRelics said: They are all 3 post war bullets due to the striations. Click to expand... Ok thanks. Is there anyway to tell if they are pistol bullets and what type of gun?
UCVRelics said: They are all 3 post war bullets due to the striations. Click to expand... Ok thanks. Is there anyway to tell if they are pistol bullets and what type of gun?
iron bender Corporal Joined Jul 18, 2023 Location Texas Jun 18, 2025 #5 You'll have to put a dial caliper on the diameter. I'd guess (due to measured length vs. visual width) I'd bet .32 auto to .38 on second thought
You'll have to put a dial caliper on the diameter. I'd guess (due to measured length vs. visual width) I'd bet .32 auto to .38 on second thought