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Description: | Post Medieval (mid 17th to mid 19th century) pistol: A lead or lead alloy sub-spherical ball. It has an oxidised cream coloured patina. It measures 12.88mm diameter, and weighs 10.68g.Ball shot was the prime form of small arms projectile used from the very late Medieval Period to middle of the 19th century. However, the majority of small arms shot originates from the mid 17th to the end of the 19th century. Dating small arms shot is extremely difficult as there was no standardisation of calibre or weight until the middle 17th century and then only for military arms. Based on the weight this example is likely to be a pistol shot.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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