Thomas Handbook 134A Southern Manufacture Nose Cast, 3 Ring Minie Ball Excavated The patina is a bight

The patina is a bight white color & I do not see a single patina chip

69 caliber round ball dug from the Corinth/Shiloh area

The I has good detail & with a smooth background

Both rings are crisp & clean

All 3 of these traits are referenced by Hugh Shull-Southern States Currency

Thomas Handbook 134A Southern Manufacture Nose Cast, 3 Ring Minie Ball Excavated The patina is a bightFor your considderation one Thomas handbook 134A Southern manufacture nose cast, 3 ring minie ball . Notice the shallow dished cavity this bullet variety has. You will find this bullet to be in excellent dug condition. The patina is an exxtra nice white & I do not see a single patina chip. All 3 rings are crisp, mold seams can be easily seen on both sides & this bullet has basically a perfect nose sprue nip mark ^ . Measures about 0. 52 x 0. 875