Merrill Carbine Bullet

This lead cast Merrill Carbine bullet was recovered from Boston Common in the 1980's during an archaeological dig when the park's lighting system was updated. Appearing to have not been fired, it was likely dropped by Union troops during the Civil War. Regiments would often train and muster on the Common before being shipped south to fight. A lead "minie ball" ranging from .54 to .58 caliber fired through a Springfield rifle was the most commonly issued ammunition for Union troops. This example measures .69 and was manufactured for a Merrill Carbine Rifle, a less common weapon usually reserved for precision shooting, however the larger caliber is quite unusual. Scanned by Brian Schools.

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1980年代，波士顿公共绿地（Boston Common）在更新照明系统期间开展考古发掘工作，于此出土一枚铅铸梅里埃卡宾枪（Merrill Carbine）子弹。该子弹未发现发射痕迹，极有可能是美国内战期间联邦军队遗落于此的。当时联邦军团在开赴南部参战前，常会在波士顿公共绿地进行训练与集结。联邦军队制式配发的最常见弹药为斯普林菲尔德步枪（Springfield rifle）发射的铅制米涅弹（minie ball），口径介于.54至.58之间。本次出土的这枚子弹口径为.69，专为梅里埃卡宾枪（Merrill Carbine Rifle）制造——该枪械较为罕见，多用于精准射击，因此这种大口径弹药实属少见。由布莱恩·斯科尔斯（Brian Schools）扫描。
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