Another lead ID post...

[Thomas.bill92]

Any ideas? Apparently it's fairly hard but maybe has some use in a smoothbore.

 

[64Springer]

It may have a hard skin from being quenched after casting.

Melt some down and see if the melted and cooled lead is softer.

If it's still hard make balls out of it.

Melt it just above lead melting temperature to make certain there's no zinc in it.

 

[Thomas.bill92]

It may have a hard skin from being quenched after casting.

Melt some down and see if the melted and cooled lead is softer.

If it's still hard make balls out of it.

Melt it just above lead melting temperature to make certain there's no zinc in it.

I do really need to get me a thermometer...

 

[64Springer]

I do really need to get me a thermometer...

Dirt cheap insurance.

 

[pwbsmokey]

Any ideas? Apparently it's fairly hard but maybe has some use in a smoothbore.View attachment 210050

Does it ring when dropped on concrete?