Lead shot
Production date
19th Century
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Object detail
Description
Small lead shot, probably from shotgun cartridge.
Classification
ARMS & ARMOUR Ammunition, powder and ball separate, ball
Maker
Production date
19th Century
Production place
Measurements
Diameter 3.5mm
Media/Materials description
Lead
History and use
Small pellets like these were packed into cartridges fired from shotguns. The trajectory of the pellets expand as they travel from the shotgun muzzle. Consequently, this ammunition was often used for hunting small game including birds and possums.
Associated person
Registration number
S1647.28.3
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