Civil War .69 caliber lead ball from Pickett’s Charge, Gettysburg

This is another great piece being offered, it is a Confederate .69 caliber lead ball. This was the standard ammunition since the Revolutionary War. It was designed for the smoothbore muskets and was a staple amongst Union and Confederate soldiers on the field of battle. It was recovered by a local Gettysburg resident in McMillan Woods, which was the start of Pickett’s Charge. There are still Rifle Pits and Earth Works from the battle within the woods.

I discuss Pickett’s Charge in my book “Battle of Gettysburg – The Relics, Artifacts & Souvenirs” (see pictures). This bullet comes with the original Certificate of Authenticity.