This in an example of a typical musket cartridge that would include the black powder and lead musket ball. A soldier would tear off the end with…
This is a grouping of lead balls of various sizes that would be shot from weapons. For source and more details, click here. Image from: http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/revwar/guco/gucoweapons.html
This soapstone bullet mold measures around .75″ x 1.25″ x 3.1″ and has the initials “IA” engraved into it. For source and more details, click here. …
This soapstone bullet mold has an image of a horse on it, is held together with four wooden pegs, and measures around 2″ x 2″ x 5.5″.…
This iron bullet mold measures around .7″ x 5.8″. For source and more details, click here. Image from: http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/revwar/guco/gucoweapons.html
This bullet mold was carved out of soapstone and held together with a wooden pin. It measures around 1.5″ x .9″ x 3.1″. For source and more…
This brass bullet mold, with wooden handles, measures around 2″ x 1″ x 7.25″ and molds shot of various sizes. For source and more details, click here.…
This is a brass bullet mold used to cast musket and pistol balls. It measures about 6″ x 1″. For source and more details, click here. …
This is an iron shot ladle, used to melt and pour lead into bullet molds to be made into ball and shot. It measures about 5.25″ x…