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Description: | Lead Shot. Cast ball with a circumferential ridge around its undamaged side, and with slight scarring possibly from gas erosion on one part of one side. Flattened by impact after being fired at fairly close range, possibly striking a curved surface such as a small branch. Patinated overall. The mass would be apt to either a light pistol or a fowling piece or 'rook and rabbit' gun. The raised belt may be intended to impart spin to improve accuracy, though it does not show any sign of engagement with a rifled barrel. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1800.Diameter (at belt): 15.1mm, Weight: 10.86gms.
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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