Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted April 18, 2024 Posted April 18, 2024 The Roman's used slings that used lead bullets. These bullets are found on ancient battlefields all over the empire. A skilled man with a sling could hit a man-sized target at 130 yards. The bullets were effective in volley fire at over 400 yards. These are unusal in that they are inscribed with the name of Julius Caesar and were found in Spain on the battlefield where Caesar defeated Pompey's legions. Most of these bullets had curses engraved on them.
Subdeacon Joe Posted April 18, 2024 Posted April 18, 2024 Some Greek bullets were inscribed with what translates roughly as "Catch this!"
Alpo Posted April 18, 2024 Posted April 18, 2024 That is not appear to be engraved. It actually looks like it was engraved into the mold, so it was cast into the bullet.
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted April 19, 2024 Posted April 19, 2024 We should ask Forty if he remembers those. (Runs and ducks for cover)
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