RARE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 44 CALIBER GANG BULLET MOLD.

RARE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 44 CALIBER GANG BULLET MOLD. Squad-size gang bullet mold with six 44 caliber cavities with lubricating groove and rebated base. It has attached sprue cutter with turned walnut handles and brass ferrules. Metal handles are each stamped with a “C” inspector mark on top and a “D” on the bottom of the left handle. Right front is marked “44H”. It is believed that this mold is for the 44 caliber Army revolver or possibly the 44 caliber Model 1855 revolving rifle as it has a pointed bullet rather than the flat-nose bullet required for the Henry or Winchester rifles. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Has been heated at least once with some fading fire blue on the body of the mold, darker on the sprue cutter. Handles have a couple of dings but are completely sound with a hand worn patina. Brass ferrules are fine. 4-36496 JR131 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	2163	$1,725.00	RARE MARTIALLY MARKED COLT 44 CALIBER GANG BULLET MOLD. Squad-size gang bullet mold with six 44 caliber cavities with lubricating groove and rebated base. It has attached sprue cutter with turned walnut handles and brass ferrules. Metal handles are each stamped with a “C” inspector mark on top and a “D” on the bottom of the left handle. Right front is marked “44H”. It is believed that this mold is for the 44 caliber Army revolver or possibly the 44 caliber Model 1855 revolving rifle as it has a pointed bullet rather than the flat-nose bullet required for the Henry or Winchester rifles. PROVENANCE: Dr. Joseph A. Murphy Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Has been heated at least once with some fading fire blue on the body of the mold, darker on the sprue cutter. Handles have a couple of dings but are completely sound with a hand worn patina. Brass ferrules are fine. 4-36496 JR131 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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