Civil War Colt’s Patent ... |
Civil War Colt’s Patent M1860 Army (44H) 6-Cavity -Serialized- Gang Bullet Mold - Sold on eBay January 1st, 2024 for $395.00 |
eBay Offered is largest bullet mold (nearly 3 pounds!) that Colt produced during the Civil War; the M1860 Army gang mold (molds shipped to arsenals to supplement the ‘44H’ pocket-sized bullet mold). These were produced starting in early 1860 through approximately late 1864 with a production run I believe of less than 350 examples. Each mold was serialized and this mold is no different, with a number ‘79’ stamped on the right brass ferrule. It opens and closes effortlessly. A double digit S/N such as this one has indicates a very early Civil War manufacture Numerous reference books ment... |
|
|