ID: 24455
Description
Lead shot was introduced for both for small arms and larger weapons in the mid 15th century, although its use in artillery was superseded in the 16th century by iron (and occasional stone,
The use of lead shot in smaller firearms rose steadily through the 16th and early 17th centuries. The upsurge in violence in the mid 17th century, with the pitched battles of the English Civil War, resulted in a steep increase in the use of shot. During the English Civil War, lead shot was used by both infantry and cavalry. Shot was supplied in barrels by the ton to the main armies, and bullets were fired in tens of thousands on the battlefields.
Grab yourself. Piece of history and a good talking point.