Got a new set of balls

[aurelius180]

What are those hook type features on the musket ball what purpose did it serve? Regards Larry

I may be mistaken but I believe that's from pouring the lead into the mold. It would be clipped off before using the ball.

[thekees]

it would hurt when they clip of the balls. Most of the time when they clip them off, things will change bad.

[guns ltd]

these appear to be raw musket balls . These have not had the casting nubs cut off yet.
Great looking balls... Lets see the crate.. Can we???

John

[ObKrieger]

I bought these from Justin (RZM), who has the crate. Maybe he will be kind enough to post some pics for us?

[harryamb2]

I think this thread is a load of old balls.--------------------lol

[ian]

throwing a few balls at the colonials didnt calm them down im afraid ,,,the bounders threw OUR tea in the river ,damn it , i think a darn good thrashing is in order ,What a gang of upstarts

[ObKrieger]

throwing a few balls at the colonials didnt calm them down im afraid ,,,the bounders threw OUR tea in the river ,damn it , i think a darn good thrashing is in order ,What a gang of upstarts

All a misunderstanding, really. We were only trying to make sure the fish got some, too...

[Jerry B]

Great finds, love to see the crate especially if it has any markings on it. Having recently read Fusiliers by Mark Urban, I shall refrain from passing any further comment on the conduct of the war.

I have a pair of old balls somewhere, though can't think where I left them.

[RZM]

I didn't get the crate in this purchase. They were in a small tin lined wood box when I bought them. We are in the process of moving, so they're packed away somewhere. When I can dig them out, I will take some pics of it. Here are some pictures I sent to Mo when I got them. Enjoy!

[Walkwolf]

These are great. Do you know what caliber they are ?
Looks like they were made in a gang mould where
perhaps a dozen or so were poured at once.

Please give us a heads up if you are planning to let
some of these go in the Classifieds - I wouldn't
mind a couple.........