LOT OF TWO RARE COLT BULLET MOLDS.

LOT OF TWO RARE COLT BULLET MOLDS. 1) Paterson Rifle Mold, 50 caliber sgl rnd ball with sprue cutter and three turned walnut handles that have brass ferrules. 2) Model 1855 revolving rifle mold, 56 caliber with two cavities for bullet & ball with sprue cutter marked “COLTS PATENT” and has the caliber marking on the right side. It has turned walnut handles with brass ferrules. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Fair to good. Metal is cleaned bright with scattered pitting; two large handles show moderate to heavy wear with a couple of cracks, some minor losses and a replaced section. Sprue cutter handle is fine. 2) Extremely fine, probably unused retaining most of its orig factory blue; handles are sound with a few nicks & dings and retain most of their orig finish. 4-45462 JR149 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1618	$2,587.50	LOT OF TWO RARE COLT BULLET MOLDS. 1) Paterson Rifle Mold, 50 caliber sgl rnd ball with sprue cutter and three turned walnut handles that have brass ferrules. 2) Model 1855 revolving rifle mold, 56 caliber with two cavities for bullet & ball with sprue cutter marked “COLTS PATENT” and has the caliber marking on the right side. It has turned walnut handles with brass ferrules. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Fair to good. Metal is cleaned bright with scattered pitting; two large handles show moderate to heavy wear with a couple of cracks, some minor losses and a replaced section. Sprue cutter handle is fine. 2) Extremely fine, probably unused retaining most of its orig factory blue; handles are sound with a few nicks & dings and retain most of their orig finish. 4-45462 JR149 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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