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FWest
08-30-2017, 04:27 PM
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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cuzinbruce
08-30-2017, 04:32 PM
Nice piece. Might be Smith & Wesson by the shape of the handles. Looks like it is a loading tool too?

FWest
08-30-2017, 05:53 PM
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.

Bent Ramrod
08-31-2017, 01:47 AM
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.

cuzinbruce
08-31-2017, 01:51 AM
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/products/Smith-and-Wesson-38-Cal-Bullet-Mold

TNsailorman
08-31-2017, 09:47 AM
Don't you just love the old equipment. I do. james

FWest
09-02-2017, 08:31 AM
Don't you just love the old equipment. I do. james

I do as well although I'm not a collector. So....

3006guns
10-19-2017, 07:08 AM
Judging by the pics, that tool is in EXCELLENT condition for its age. The mold cavity looks pristine. Nice find!