One Side Cast 0.69 Caliber Bullet With A Protruding Side Cast Mark Artillery For your consideration one lead

For your consideration one lead bullet made into a nipple protector for a civil war rifle or musket

The 3 rings are all well defined

See base photo 12 o’clock position SHELL & see 6:30-7 o’clock position CURED (My best guess)

Notice the very blunt cut nose & the cavity is a small plug

The hook is upright & strongly attached but spread open in the middle…see R photo

One Side Cast 0.69 Caliber Bullet With A Protruding Side Cast Mark Artillery For your consideration one leadFor your consideration one side cast 0. 69 caliber bullet with a protruding side cast mark. You will find this bullet to be in excellent dug condition. The patina is a near flawless whitemuch of this bullet is still covered with dirt. The middle photo upper left gives you an idea of how far the sidecast mark protrudes. My guesstimate is 1 8 inch. Mold seams can be seen on both sides & one mold seam goes directly thru the center of the side cast mark.