An old 38 mold

[FWest]

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]

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

[FWest]

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]

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]

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]

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

[FWest]

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

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

[3006guns]

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