BRASS MOLD FOR CASTING ENFIELD-STYLE BULLET AND TWO SMALL ROUND BALLS.

BRASS MOLD FOR CASTING ENFIELD-STYLE BULLET AND TWO SMALL ROUND BALLS. This crudely-made mold has a well-finished interior to cast a combination of 1 smooth-sided .58 caliber bullet and 2 shot, approx. .36 cal. If there were ever a mold, unmarked, that we could say was Confederate, this would be it. The Enfield bullet made by this mold was poured from the top, and so would have had a sprue cut from the top. Similar bullets are found in Confederate camp and battle sites. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Crudely made exterior but well finished mold to cast a combination of a .58 or .577 caliber bullet and two approximately .36 caliber balls (to make up a buckshot or buck and ball cartridge?)” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Pin in mold appears replaced. Base plug for bullet is missing as is set pin for mold. Mold is cleaned in areas, but most of surface has deep, rich patina over scattered dings and scratches. 4-31451 JS104 (300-500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1161	$0.00	BRASS MOLD FOR CASTING ENFIELD-STYLE BULLET AND TWO SMALL ROUND BALLS. This crudely-made mold has a well-finished interior to cast a combination of 1 smooth-sided .58 caliber bullet and 2 shot, approx. .36 cal. If there were ever a mold, unmarked, that we could say was Confederate, this would be it. The Enfield bullet made by this mold was poured from the top, and so would have had a sprue cut from the top. Similar bullets are found in Confederate camp and battle sites. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Crudely made exterior but well finished mold to cast a combination of a .58 or .577 caliber bullet and two approximately .36 caliber balls (to make up a buckshot or buck and ball cartridge?)” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Pin in mold appears replaced. Base plug for bullet is missing as is set pin for mold. Mold is cleaned in areas, but most of surface has deep, rich patina over scattered dings and scratches. 4-31451 JS104 (300-500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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