.41 colt Lyman mold

[Miata Mike]

I saw what looks like a cherry brand new in box .41 long Colt mold today and another one just like it that has a little rust in it, but looks like someone could make it work. Both are single cavity molds.

Anyone have any interest in me going back to talk to the guy?

[BCall]

Yes, how much?

[Miata Mike]

The stuff I bought from him so far has been package deals that I have made the offer on. I'm not even sure what I should offer him. I see similar type molds on eBay for $40 to $50 plus shipping, but obviously not this bullet.

[Bullshop]

If one is a hollow base I would like it. I already have the heel base design.

[Miata Mike]

I really don't think it was a hollow base. If memory serves me correctly they were both normal looking bottom pour molds.

[J..]

Lyman only made three moulds for the .41 Colt (http://bulletmoldblog.com/blog1/2012/08/03/386176-386177-376178-the-41-colts/) - #386176 (http://bulletmoldblog.com/blog1/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/386176.jpg), #386177 (http://bulletmoldblog.com/blog1/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/177-386177.gif), and #386178 (http://bulletmoldblog.com/blog1/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/386178.jpg). The hollowbase was #386178...the other two were heelbase bullets for the Short and Long, respectively. If the price is right, I could use a #386176 to round out my collection.

[Miata Mike]

Lyman only made three moulds for the .41 Colt (http://bulletmoldblog.com/blog1/2012/08/03/386176-386177-376178-the-41-colts/) - #386176 (http://bulletmoldblog.com/blog1/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/386176.jpg), #386177 (http://bulletmoldblog.com/blog1/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/177-386177.gif), and #386178 (http://bulletmoldblog.com/blog1/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/386178.jpg). The hollowbase was #386178...the other two were heelbase bullets for the Short and Long, respectively. If the price is right, I could use a #386176 to round out my collection.

Sounds like I might have to go back over and talk to the guy Tuesday. What price range might be right so I know what to offer for the two molds? Is a little rust on the large side face of one mold going to cause a problem to clean up? Maybe I could rub on that rust spot with a pencil eraser and see if there is an pitting. He even had a round ball mold that looked about 50 cal. :smile: