What does a "Metal Patched Bullet" mean

UpandAtIt · May 13, 2010, 10:14 AM

I found this on GB, did not buy them, just was curious what a "Metal Patched Bullet" meant. I am thinking it just means a metal jacket of some kind. Nice Winchester Item I would guess for the collector.

They are available here:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=169002107

**Unclenick** · May 13, 2010, 10:17 AM

Those are some old bullets, circa WWI or a bit after.

The jacket used to be called a patch in the same sense the paper wrapped around a lead bullet is called a paper patch, or a patched ball is surrounded by greased cloth. The lead core is considered the bullet and the patch is a covering for interfacing with the rifling to prevent leading or stripping the bullet lead.

DWFan · May 13, 2010, 11:22 PM

My grandfather used to refer to jacketted bullets as "metal patched" or "copper patched".

Locoweed · May 14, 2010, 08:21 AM

I used to have a wire patched bullet in my collection. It was a smooth lead bullet tightly wrapped in fine cloth covered doorbell wire. A very neat job. Certainly a lot more work than a paper patch. You have a nice collector's item there.

May 13, 2010, 10:14 AM	#1
UpandAtIt Junior member Join Date: February 14, 2010 Posts: 233	What does a "Metal Patched Bullet" mean I found this on GB, did not buy them, just was curious what a "Metal Patched Bullet" meant. I am thinking it just means a metal jacket of some kind. Nice Winchester Item I would guess for the collector. They are available here: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=169002107

May 13, 2010, 10:17 AM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,061	Those are some old bullets, circa WWI or a bit after. The jacket used to be called a patch in the same sense the paper wrapped around a lead bullet is called a paper patch, or a patched ball is surrounded by greased cloth. The lead core is considered the bullet and the patch is a covering for interfacing with the rifling to prevent leading or stripping the bullet lead. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

May 13, 2010, 11:22 PM	#3
DWFan Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2008 Posts: 305	My grandfather used to refer to jacketted bullets as "metal patched" or "copper patched".

May 14, 2010, 08:21 AM	#4
Locoweed Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 661	I used to have a wire patched bullet in my collection. It was a smooth lead bullet tightly wrapped in fine cloth covered doorbell wire. A very neat job. Certainly a lot more work than a paper patch. You have a nice collector's item there.