Brass bullet mold with two cavities

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Brass bullet mold with two cavities

Entry/Object ID

2085

Description

Brass bullet mold with two cavities (one conical and one round) for making .375 caliber bullets. Two hinged, brass arms press the sides of the mold together. Iron spruce cutter is hinged to one side of the mold cavities.

Acquisition

Accession

459

Source or Donor

Coyle, Scott

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1850 - circa 1950

Material

Metal