Are these genuine H & G molds?

[1Iron]

I acquired these molds recently. They look like Hensley & Gibbs molds. They have the bullet design number and size stamped into the upper left side like my others, but they do not have the typical Hensley & Gibbs stamped on them. My questions is, are they genuine H & G molds? Comments??

1Iron

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[GSM]

Certainly look likes the real thing.

Sprue plate groove, knuckle hinge, stop bolt, bullet style / specific size stamp.


If you think it's a fake, I could probably be convinced to take it off your hands for a very nominal fee......

[oger]

I agree that it looks right. Some of the larger molds seem to have a very lite Hensley & Gibbs stamp that can be worn off easily.

[captaint]

They look as real as others I've seen. I don't think anybody has ever faked that sprue plate..

[bhn22]

And some early moulds weren't marked on the blocks as all, but had the makers mark on the handles instead.

[1Iron]

You are correct. I took a magnifying glass and found the mark. It was extremely light.

Thanks to all that responded.

1Iron

[LenH]

It looks just like the 8 banger I have.

[Shooter6br]

Looks like my H&G (4 banger)

[Dale53]

In their day, the H&G moulds were the best to be had. I still have a few of them, most notably my six cavity H&G #251 (148 gr. dbl ended wadcutter) and a four cavity #50 bb (a 148 gr. button nosed wadcutter). The six cavity weighs nearly five lbs. with handles and is very fatiguing to this ol' man. As a result the four cavity is my "go to" casting machine for my .38 Specials (and target work with my .357's, of course).

I have a four cavity .45 ACP mould for the #130 that works extremely well, also. My preference is the #68 H&G but my moulds for that is a correct copy by Mihec and to be truthful, the Mihec moulds represent the "state of the art".

FWIW
Dale53

[yondering]

I also have an unmarked H&G mold, and asked about it a while back, other members agreed it's legit.

Here: http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?239545-Old-H-amp-G-73-mold

[Le Loup Solitaire]

My H&G molds are the best molds that I have ever had. The quality and workmanship are superb and years of use have not diminished them in any way. I did forego a couple of 6 cavity molds; their production rate was phenomenal, but they were tiring to use for prolonged periods. I settled on 4 holers and they met my needs number-wise. LLS

[FISH4BUGS]

I would agree. It is a real H&G mould. I have a number of them, from two cavity to 10 cavity. The best ones for my taste are the 4 cavity, with 6 cavity just behind it. You really do need a mould guide to help with the weight. The 10 cavity is an S55 n 380. I use that one for the submachinegun (MAC M11A1) and it puts out a phenominal number of bullets. It takes a good 10 casts to bring it up to temperature but once you do, look out!
I don't have a wadcutter H&G because is shoot SWC and RN bullets.

[MtGun44]

Sure looks exactly like one.

[starreloader]

1Iron, if you have the space in your casting area you can make a 'cut, slide and drop box' for that big mould.... I have 18 of those big H&G moulds and they are easy to work with the right set up...