Very rare box for ten patched Whitworth bullets, with three of the original bullets remaining, and a “dug” example of a fired bullet.

The Whitworth rifle, designed by Sir Joseph Whitworth, was a muzzle-loading rifle with a hexagonal bore and a reputation for exceptional accuracy, particularly at long ranges. It saw use by Confederate sharpshooters during the Civil War, claiming the lives of several Union generals, including Major General John Sedgwick, one of the highest-ranking Union officers killed during the Civil War, shot on 9 May 1864, at Spotsylvania.

The box is constructed of pasteboard with a printed pater wrapping. Printed on the front is “WHITWORTH / CYLINDRICAL PROJECTILES. / 10 – 530 GRAINS” with “530” printed on top and bottom edge. One end of package is open.

There are three remaining patched bullets from the package. Also included is an excavated specimen of this type of bullet. Being fired, the nose of the bullet is distorted and rifle grooves are visible along the length of the bullet.

This is a rare and very nice Whitworth lot. From the Texas Civil War Museum collection.  [jet]  [ph:L]

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