Civil War Bullet Collecting: A Hobby that Honors the Past
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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. While musket balls 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. Many Civil War bullet collectors also collect bullet molds and other relics from the Civil War era. 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. Some of the bullets may be buried quite deep. Hunting Civil War relics is prohibited on protected battlefields, but there are still old home sites where battles were fought. The Civil War fascinates Americans because of everything it stands for. Civil War bullet collecting is an interesting hobby, though somewhat sobering at times when considering the great number of casualties. Civil War bullet collecting is one way to commemorate this monumental historical event.