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  • Lot #1087
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Lot #1088

Lot 1087: Eight Antique Handgun-Caliber Bullet Molds, Mostly Colt Marked

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Lot 1087: Eight Antique Handgun-Caliber Bullet Molds, Mostly Colt Marked

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Eight Antique Handgun-Caliber Bullet Molds, Mostly Colt Marked

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Type: Other
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Catalog Page: 39
Class: Other
Description:

All molds in this lot are in dual chamber (round and conical) configuration, all but two equipped with a "COLTS/PATENT" marked sprue cutter and one of the others marked "COLTS/PATENT" on top of the body. 1) Steel 36 caliber mold, no additional markings. 2) Steel 31 caliber mold, marked "31Pkt" on the right. 3) Brass 31 caliber mold, no sprue cutter. 4) Brass 31 caliber mold, no other markings. 5) Steel military inspected 1851 Navy 36 caliber mold, marked "S" on the cutter and left handle, "wat" on the left side. 6) Brass 44 caliber mold, completely unmarked, with holes drilled through the handles for mounting extensions. 7) Steel 36 caliber mold, with "Z" on the cutter, "G.G.S." on the left and "waj" on the right. 8) Brass 36 caliber mold, marked "S" on the right.

Rating Definition:

1) Fine, in the white, mild handling marks. 2) Good, mild scuffs. 3) Fair, heavy dings and tool marks. 4) Fair, heavy dings and dents. 5) Fine with 40% military blue, mild handling marks and patina. 6) Fair. 7) Good, with a mixed patina and mild handling marks. 8) Fair, with pitting on the cutter and a mixed patina overall.



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