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Civil War Bullet Collecting

Civil War bullet collecting has become a popular hobby for those fascinated by the Civil War and firearms development during that era. Over 1000 different types of bullets were used in the war as firearms technology advanced rapidly. While musketballs were common early on, conical Minie balls became prevalent. Collecting bullets can involve buying from other collectors, metal detecting on old battlefields, or reenacting. It allows enthusiasts to learn more about and commemorate the Civil War.

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Civil War Bullet Collecting

Civil War bullet collecting has become a popular hobby for those fascinated by the Civil War and firearms development during that era. Over 1000 different types of bullets were used in the war as firearms technology advanced rapidly. While musketballs were common early on, conical Minie balls became prevalent. Collecting bullets can involve buying from other collectors, metal detecting on old battlefields, or reenacting. It allows enthusiasts to learn more about and commemorate the Civil War.

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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 types of bullets
were used? This is one reason Civil War bullet collecting has become a popular
hobby. Another reason is that the time of the Civil War saw changes taking place
in the development of firearms and ammunition. The old round musketballs of the
Revolution were being replaced with bullets in the shape we are accustomed to.
While musketballs are found on Civil War battlefields, the most common type of
bullet used was the .58-caliber bullet with three rings around the base. Many
bullets found are splattered out of shape. If you'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 only this, sometimes sellers
are not informed and ask more than the bullet 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 relics 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 to the changes in tone in your metal detector. Hunting Civil War
relics is prohibited on protected battlefields, but there are still old homesites
where battles were fought. Be sure to get permission from the owner and fill any
holes you dig.

Some people have the idea that hunting for bullets with a metal detector indicates
a lack of respect for the soldiers who died there. They get this idea because
sometimes bullet hunters find bones along with the bullet. The fact is, however,
that many of the bullet hunters who have found bullets this way have chronicled and
mapped out there finds, resulting in many of the facts that we now know about the
Civil War.

The Civil War fascinates Americans because of everything it stands for. While
everyone agrees that slavery is a terrible blot on the history of the U.S., there
are some people who still discuss the issue of states' rights versus a strong
central government. Civil War bullet collecting is an iteresting hobby, though
somewhat sobering at times when considering the great number of casualties. The
memory of brother fighting against brother out in the cornfields and pastures will
never go away. Civil War bullet collecting is one way to commemorate this
monumental historical event.

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