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Title: Weird Musket balls at Wraxall rally Post by: Chef Geoff on February 20, 2011, 10:42:12 PM I haven't posted a pic of these as those who found them know what I'm talking about and are probably still scratching their heads.
Well it appears they are musket balls and date to the 1840's, they were fired by the standard army rifle of that decade which was the "Brunswick Rifle". I found two distinct sizes making one early and the other later, which may mean the land was possibly a range at one time. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunswick_rifle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunswick_rifle) Title: Re: Weird Musket balls at Wraxall rally Post by: Neil on February 21, 2011, 08:46:42 AM Well researched Chef - it was bugging me last night what they were. I know I found one, Rob, yourslef and numerous other people.
Its a keeper for me. Neil Title: Re: Weird Musket balls at Wraxall rally Post by: Napoleon on February 21, 2011, 08:52:59 AM Thanks Chef for the search of that stange goodies ,had one too . ;D.will always learn about something.Nordine.
Title: Re: Weird Musket balls at Wraxall rally Post by: Little Chub on February 21, 2011, 08:54:55 AM I found one as well thanks for the very good explanation.
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