Original U.S. Civil War .58 Caliber Minié Ball Lot Ground Dug At Site of The siege of Port Hudson, Louisiana - 103 Items Ammunition appears to be functional and

appears to be functional and in excellent condition

In early November

This is one of the best example we have seen

She was greeted and selected food from the mess

The heads weigh anywhere from 9 to 20 oz (260 to 570 g)

Original U.S. Civil War .58 Caliber Minié Ball Lot Ground Dug At Site of The siege of Port Hudson, Louisiana - 103 Items Ammunition appears to be functional andOriginal 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