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Civil War Colt’s Patent M1860 Army 44H 6-Cavity Serialized #58 Gang Bullet Mold. - Sold on eBay March 24th, 2024 for $495.00 |
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 ‘“58” stamped on the right brass ferrule as well as uncommon sub-inspector marks of “G” where the mold body starts. The right mold block has the correct “44H” marking. It opens and clo... |
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