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Civil War Bullet Collecting: A Hobby that Honors the Past
Did you know that during the Civil War, more than 1000 different typ
es of bullets were used? This is one reason Civil War bullet collec
ting has become a popular hobby. Another reason is that the time of
the Civil War saw changes taking place in the development of firear
ms and ammunition. The old round musketballs of the Revolution were
being replaced with bullets in the shape we are accustomed to. Whi
le musketballs are found on Civil War battlefields, the most common
type of bullet used was the .58-caliber bullet with three rings arou
nd the base. Many bullets found are splattered out of shape. If yo
u've always been fascinated by the Civil War and firearms, Civil War
bullet collecting is a hobby you will enjoy.
With the advent of Internet buying and selling, Civil War bullets have
become more collectible, and the prices have gone up quickly. Not on
ly this, sometimes sellers are not informed and ask more than the bull
et is worth. For these reasons, if you are just starting out in Civil
War bullet collecting, you will want to buy a good price guide. You
can even find a price guide online if that works better for you.
Many Civil War bullet collectors also collect bullet molds and other re
lics from the Civil War era. A real enthusiast might even investigate
the possiblility of becoming a Civil War reenactor, acting out battles
with others in towns and fields across the Southeast.
Civil War bullets can be collected by buying from other collectors, or
you can begin by going directly to the battlefields to dig and search
. A metal detector will make Civil War bullet collecting easier. You
may also find buttons from uniforms, bullet molds, belt buckles, and
other metal items from the battle. Some of the bullets may be buried
quite deep. You will need to wear a headset and pay close attention t
o the changes in tone in your metal detector. Hunting Civil War relic
s is prohibited on protected battlefi