Colt Pistol Bullet
American Civil War
The Fall of Richmond, VA
April 2, 1865
 
The Colt Army and Navy revolvers were the most popular and widly used handgun of the Civil War and popular with officers of both armies. This bullet was discovered around the Confederate defenses of Richmond, VA and bore witness to the fall of the rebellion. This important piece of history was rescued from development by ,etal detectorists on private property.