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Description: | A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball, of 17th Century dating.The lead shot is sub spherical in nature, displaying a couple of nicks and a small ridge, probably the remnants of the casting process. The shot exhibits a couple of areas of flattening, possibly the result of a collosion with a hard surface after firing.It is a mid to dark grey colour with an even surface patina.It has a diameter of 19.37mm and weighs 40.7 grams.Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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