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Description: | LeadShot. Cast ball for a carbine, heavy pistol or musket; the front part of a double-load (cf. Harding 2012, plate 35). A mould line remains from casting. At the time of firing a medial belt of 'set up' was created, along with a flattened back end where this ball was in contact with one behind it in the barrel of a weapon. A gouged rectilinear impression circa 5mm square at the front end possibly arises from an attempt to dislodge the ball before firing - as might have been attempted if the double loading had been inadvertent. If this was the case, the attempt was abandoned and the weapon discharged, producing the effects rehearsed above. Patinated overall. The mass of the shot is suitable for a ball of military specification, while the detectable mould scar suggests a 17th century date - though home made ball of later date might be similarly produced. There are numerous musket balls reported from the vicinity, which may mark this as an area of military activity. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1700.Diameter (at belt): 16.3mm, Length (as fired): 15.6mm, Weight: 26.11gms
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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