.58 caliber bullet. The bullet is called the "cleaner bullet", which refers to it being marketed as a bullet that left less residue than others, not because it was a "cleaning bullet".
Collection
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Burnside, Ambrose
Date made
circa 1862 - circa 1865
Dimensions
Height
15/16 in
Width
5/16 in
Diameter
5/16 in
Material
Lead
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Williams, Elijah D.
Notes
The bullet was designed and patented by Elijah D. Williams.
