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Civil War Era U.S. Inspected Six-Cavity .44 Caliber Bullet Gang
Mold for a Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver - This impressive .44
caliber bullet gang mold would have been used for a Colt Model
1860 Army percussion revolver. Reportedly, these were issued with
every 50 revolvers, and are considered very scarce. A similar example
(item #M51) is pictured and described on pages 268-269 of “Colt
Percussion Accoutrements, 1834-1873” by Robin J. Rapley. The mold
measures approximately 12 7/8 inches in overall length, and features
six cavities for casting .44 caliber lead bullets with one grease groove, a
combination funnel and sprue cutter, “44 H” on the right side, with U.S.
single letter “S” inspection marks on front of the arms, numbered “87”
on the left metal ferrule, and oil-finished walnut handles.
CONDITION: Very fine with strong original case colors showing, smooth
gray patina on the balance of the iron, and some scattered patches of
dark colored light pitting. The grips are fine with a few cracks visible,
otherwise sound, and some scattered dents and scratches.
Provenance: The Greg Lampe Collection.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250