Bullet Mold for .44 Caliber Colt Army Revolver - Manufacturer Marked

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Item: Bullet Mold for .44 Caliber Colt Army Revolver - Manufacturer Marked
Construction: Iron, double cavity
Approximate size: Length: 5 inches (closed)
Condition: Very good, non-excavated. Dark brown patina. Minor surface pitting. One arm has an interesting outward bend. Opens and closes easily. Sprue cutter and screw both present but screw appears to be a replacement. Faintly stamped into the device is: "COLT'S PATENT" with only a few letters visible.
Reference: Similar, but not exact, "COLT'S PATENT" marked examples can be found in the following Civil War relic reference books:

  • "Civil War Projectiles II Small Arms & Field Artillery with Supplement" by W. Reid McKee and M. E. Mason, Jr. on page 172, item #17.
  • "Excavated Artifacts from Battlefields and Campsites of The Civil War" by Stanley S. Phillips on page 166, item 2.
  • "Civil War Artifacts" by Howard Crouch on page 104, item 4.

See scans of the above pages in the additional images.

Comments: This Colt Firearms Company double cavity bullet mold makes one round ball and one conical bullet, both in .44 caliber. It will be an excellent addition to any Civil War firearm, campsite or general relic collection.

Product Code:
PC9654

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