KeithB
Resident Half Fast Machinist
Just got this mold off eBay. It's a two cavity Ideal (no Lyman markings) with one cavity cut for a 207 gr 44/40 bullet and the other cut for a 250 gr .45 Colts bullet. I believe this must be a very early mold, the diameter designations as called out by the first three digits are consistent with early Peacemakers. The 44/40 bullet has a designation of 42498, with the implication it drops a .424" bullet. I have several later molds marked 42798. And the .45 bullet is designated as 454190, with the .454" diameter consistent with pre-War standards. I have several later molds of this bullet and all are marked 452190.
Did the person that bought this mold have a pair of Peacemakers, one in each of the most popular calibers for that weapon? Or a .45 SAA and a lever rifle in 44/40? No telling, but I like to imagine why someone might pick this combination.
Very little scratching of the top, indicating limited use.
Note the caliber designations, the sizes are consistent with Pre-WWI dimensional standards.
The cavities are very clean, with very little wear of the alignment pin holes, again indicating limited use.
Did the person that bought this mold have a pair of Peacemakers, one in each of the most popular calibers for that weapon? Or a .45 SAA and a lever rifle in 44/40? No telling, but I like to imagine why someone might pick this combination.
Very little scratching of the top, indicating limited use.
Note the caliber designations, the sizes are consistent with Pre-WWI dimensional standards.
The cavities are very clean, with very little wear of the alignment pin holes, again indicating limited use.