27th Mar, 2024 10:00

SPRING VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION

 
Lot 532
 

532

AN EXTREMELY RARE AND PREVIOUSLY UNKNOWN COLT PISTOL MOULD

having provision for a .36 calibre and .45 calibre round ball, the three section mould somewhat similar to those found for Colt Walker revolvers, the sprue cutter having raised turned wooden handle, "Colts Patent" lacking apostrophe, turned side handles. It is suggested that it was made for the London model Colt pistols circa 1851 and around the time of the Great Exhibition, possibly for a cased set of .36 and .45 calibre.

Sold for £300


 

having provision for a .36 calibre and .45 calibre round ball, the three section mould somewhat similar to those found for Colt Walker revolvers, the sprue cutter having raised turned wooden handle, "Colts Patent" lacking apostrophe, turned side handles. It is suggested that it was made for the London model Colt pistols circa 1851 and around the time of the Great Exhibition, possibly for a cased set of .36 and .45 calibre.

Auction: SPRING VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION, 27th Mar, 2024

Virtual Fine Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria auction. No bidding in person.

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