Original U.S. Civil War .58 Caliber Minié Ball Lot Ground Dug At Site of The siege of Port Hudson, Louisiana - 103 Items Ammunition In early November

In early November

appears to be functional and in excellent condition

there is even a biology test from his college included with this grouping as well as a letter from one of his professors dated April 10th

This rifle is very rare as it was never converted for the "Spitzer" cartridge and it is of early production having been manufactured in 1891

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Original U.S. Civil War .58 Caliber Minié Ball Lot Ground Dug At Site of The siege of Port Hudson, Louisiana - 103 Items Ammunition In early NovemberOriginal Items: Only One Lot Available. The Mini ball, or Minie ball, is a type of bullet that was used extensively during the American Civil War. The muzzle loading rifle bullet was named after its codeveloper, Claude tienne Mini. Although the Mini ball was conical in shape, it was commonly referred to as a ball, due to the round shape of the ammunition that had been used for centuries. Made of soft lead, it was slightly smaller than the intended gun