Question for you guys

[2 Much Trash]

Why does a dropped bullet seem to hold more value to its finder than a shot bullet does when a shot one shows the true meaning of why it was made. Is it because it looks better.

 

[Larry (IL)]

I would would say that the dropped has more eye appeal.......... at least to me.

 

[Cajuncoinhunter]

Simply put. ... It displays better. Just my opinion.

 

[rlchntr]

I've known collectors that go both ways - some prefer dropped bullets while some prefer fired bullets. I myself enjoy digging both. I once found a little hot spot where I dug 3 dropped whole Union spencer bullets in one hole, and 8 fired Confederate enfield bullets dug within a 10' by 10' area of where I dug the spencers. I can imagine that was one scared Yankee!

 

[Grunter]

A dropped bullet can tell many stories like the soldier was too scared to reload. He dropped it when he got shot while trying to reload, he was running and it fell out of his pouch. On the other hand a fired bullet hit someone or something resulting in death or dismemberment or the dust flying. I love to dig both and my mind conducts all kinds of sorties thinking about the circumstances.

 

[2 Much Trash]

A dropped bullet can tell many stories like the soldier was too scared to reload. He dropped it when he got shot while trying to reload, he was running and it fell out of his pouch. On the other hand a fired bullet hit someone or something resulting in death or dismemberment or the dust flying. I love to dig both and my mind conducts all kinds of sorties thinking about the circumstances.

I like'em both. But a little partial to the shot ones. Seems to bring my thoughts closer to the experience those fellows were going through and why they were there. I'll tell ya though. If they had shot as many bullets as they dropped the war would not have lasted near as long.

 

[Grunter]

And just think those were assault style military weapons of the era.