In search of a mold

[WickedWillie]

I'm looking for a Lyman mold. John Taffin wrote of it. It was basically the .454424 SWC cut down to throw a bullet of about 235 grains. (I "think.") I'm sure it's out of production. Can anyone tell me its number or if others make a mold similar to it?

Just did a check of old articles on the Internet. Charles Graff wrote about the Lyman 452423...is this what I'm looking for?

The bullet is the one in the center.

[Beagle333]

I don't see one that is a SWC. The 454309 is a button nose that is 235gr.

NOE makes a 452-228 but you'd have to call him to request him to make a few of them, since that one is out of stock.
https://noebulletmolds.com/site/shop...1-5-cavity-pb/

[zarrinvz24]

Yes likely, 452423 was the Elmer design for the 1917 45ACP revolver. I believe it was right around that weight and was a little lighter than his .45 colt design. I've been keeping my eyes open for one of these and they are few and far behind.

[gwpercle]

Yes ...the Lyman #452423 - 235 gr. SWC was based on the #454424 - 255 gr. SWC .

I want to say I think I remember reading that Elmer Keith was so pleased with the 255 gr. #454424 SWC ( for the 45 Colt ) that he immediatly set to work and designed the 235 gr. #452423 SWC for the 45 auto-rim and 45 acp revolvers of the time .
I could be wrong about that .
In his 1936 book "Sixgun Cartridges & Loads" on page 151 he writes :
" .45 Auto Rim . In this cartridge I have used 9.5 grs. of Dupont #80 with solid head cases for the 235 gr. Keith-Lyman bullet #452423 sized .452" . "
This could be the boolit you seek ... loading some 45 Auto or Auto Rim for revolvers ?
Gary

[Walks]

N.O.E. makes a great copy of the #452423
Mine drops at 245gr with My alloy of RS/#2.
A very smooth casting mold, it's My go to bullet for paper punching.

[gwpercle]

N.O.E. makes a great copy of the #452423
Mine drops at 245gr with My alloy of RS/#2.
A very smooth casting mold, it's My go to bullet for paper punching.

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This is also a good mould in hollow point form ... it takes rabbits nicely !
Gary

[45-70 Chevroner]

I have one. A friend of mine got it in an estate sale. He got about $800.00 worth of reloading equipment for $300.00. I sold a Hollywood multi station press for him that he got in the deal, I sold it on here for $250.00 plus shipping. I had to build a wooden cradle for it to ship it. I really like that mold. It works great in my Ruger 45 Colt. Haven't tried it in the 45 Auto.

[Mr Peabody]

Take a look at Precision/Arsenal Molds site, they have a SWC very much like your wanting.

[WickedWillie]

Purchased one from a member here. (Thanks) Awaiting my LEE Magnum Melter and then will start throwing some boolits. Looking forward to it...haven't done that for a while.

[Sixgun Symphony]

Check ebay every few days, things turn up all the time. The problem is that everyone else is doing the same, makes it hard and the bidding wars get ridiculous.