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    An old 38 mold

    Digging around my stuff and remembered I had this mold. I think it's from the late 1800's or early 1900's

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    Nice piece. Might be Smith & Wesson by the shape of the handles. Looks like it is a loading tool too?

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    I think it to prime the brass ? Maybe somebody with a book can give more info. It was purchased in a lot of black powder gear and lead a while ago.

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    It's one of the "Peanut Handle" moulds that Smith and Wesson used to include in their reloading kits. The hole and punch is a repriming station. IIRC, they were mostly made in .38 caliber.

    I think Green Frog, who posts on here, knows about them. You might check with him. The kit came in a cardboard box and included a depriming punch and a seater/crimper.

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    Here is one that looks the same or very similar. Also listed as Smith & Wesson. I don't know about the price but you are probably OK! Great Find!!!
    https://www.joesalter.com/category/p...al-Bullet-Mold

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    Don't you just love the old equipment. I do. james

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    Quote Originally Posted by TNsailorman View Post
    Don't you just love the old equipment. I do. james
    I do as well although I'm not a collector. So....

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    Judging by the pics, that tool is in EXCELLENT condition for its age. The mold cavity looks pristine. Nice find!

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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check