Anyone know what ammunition was issued for the converted 1809 Prussian muskets (smoothbore) at the Battle of Shiloh and Siege of Corinth? Were they issued round ball, buck & ball, or did the machine turned conicals? I know the machine turned .69 Prussian ringless has been recovered from Ohio camps in the area, but so have the .70 cal three ring and .69 cal two ring. Basically comes down to: Were Union troops with the smoothbore 1809 Prussian issued the same ammunition as the Prussian rifled muskets?
Thanks for any info. I'm attaching a photo of .69 Prussian ringless.
Thanks for any info. I'm attaching a photo of .69 Prussian ringless.
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