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The Civil War Relicman,
Harry Ridgeway

Winchester, Virginia USA (changed hands 70 times in the Civil War!)
I am a collector buying and selling authentic Civil War Relics

 


Bullets of the Civil War
Flat base, raised ring
M&M 38 through M&M 62

Most bullets listed have been excavated from Civil War sites.  Illustrations are representative of the bullets offered, multiple quantities are offered for most patterns.  Bullets are very old and have generally been excavated, there may be minor dings and scratches. I will attempt to describe major flaws.   

Please order by "M&M" number, McKee & Mason, "Civil War Projectiles II, Small Arms & Field Artillery with supplement".  I have also cross reference "T&T" numbers, which is Thomas & Thomas, "Handbook of Civil War Bullets & Cartridges".

All items listed are believed to be authentic to the Civil War or as otherwise described.   


Sharps Carbine , flat base
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Left:      Sharps carbine .56 caliber
Flat base 2 raised ribs.
M&M 42, T&T 122     Sorry, temporarily not available

Middle:      Sharps carbine .52 caliber
Flat base 2 raised ribs.
M&M 43, T&T 113          $1.50 (see below for bulk sales)

Right:      Sharps carbine .52 caliber
Flat base 2 raised ribs, noticeable mold sprue on base.
M&M 44, T&T 113 variant         $1.50 (see below for bulk sales)


Sharps carbine .52 caliber
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2 raised rings, what a marvel this weapon was.  It was a breechloader and was popular on both sides.
Reference: Mason & McKee various   each   $1.50
Bulk purchase: Sharps carbine mixture .52 cal,  minimum quantity 40, @ $1.25
Bag of 40 for  $50.00    (shipping $9.00, US Postal fixed rate box,  total $59.00)   Sorry, temporarily not available


Smith Carbine .50 cal.
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Left    Smith Carbine .50 cal, for rubber case cartridge
Flat base, 2 raised rings.
M&M 49, T&T 72          Sorry, temporarily not available

Middle:      Smith Carbine .50 cal, for rubber case cartridge
Flat base, 2 raised rings,
Variant shows machining.
M&M 50, T&T 72 variant       Sorry, temporarily not available

Right:        Smith carbine, .50 cal   for paper cartridge
Flat base, 1 groove. (The rubber case and paper cartridges are very different but the bullets are much closer in comparison and are frequently misidentified.  The ring on the rubber cartridge bullet is more distinct and was intended to provide a lip to hold the rubber.  The ring on the bullet for the paper cartridge is actually a raised ring also, just less distinct.
M&M 70, T&T 73            Sorry, temporarily not available

Please note:  The rubber case and paper cartridges are very different but the bullets are much closer in comparison and are frequently misidentified.  The ring on the rubber cartridge bullet (M&M 49) is more distinct and was intended to provide a lip to hold the rubber.  The ring on the bullet for the paper cartridge (M&M 70) is actually a raised ring also, just less distinct. The two bullets measure almost the same diameter and length.


Starr carbine and revolver
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Left:      Starr Carbine .54 cal
Flat base, 1 raised ring.
M&M 53, T&T 94              $6.00    Sorry, temporarily not available

Middle:      Starr revolver, .44 cal
Flat base, 1 raised ring.
M&M 54, T&T 43A      Sorry, temporarily not available

Right:      Starr revolver, .36 cal
Flat base, 1 raised ring.
M&M 54 series (not listed)  T&T 42     Sorry, temporarily not available


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