Bullet mold, I think?

[rottonr]

Found this in an old park in Cincinnati OH. It was down a good 11+ inches with a faint but constant tone. With the green on it I believe it's made from brass and the hinge part seems to have some rust. My best find this weekend of over 11 hours of hunting.

Would love to know any information on it, if it is rare, value, age.

Thanks in advance for information.

 

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[DirtyMike]

It is a bullet mold. And it looks like a "Colt" pocket pistol bullet mold. 31 cal.? Look on the top side and see if you see "Colt" stamped on it...

 

[rottonr]

It is a bullet mold. And it looks like a "Colt" pocket pistol bullet mold. 31 cal.? Look on the top side and see if you see "Colt" stamped on it...

I don't see "Colt" on it any where, it could be corrided off.

 

[NOLA_Ken]

It's a really cool find to get a complete one. The rust is from the iron hinge pin. I'm sure you could get it cleaned up, and use some "break free" or penetrating oil to get it freed up. Once you get it open you can measure the bullet size and get an idea of what it's for. Is it round ball or minnie? Any markings anywhere?

 

[cellar dweller]

that is a nice find. Congrats!!

 

[rottonr]

It's a really cool find to get a complete one. The rust is from the iron hinge pin. I'm sure you could get it cleaned up, and use some "break free" or penetrating oil to get it freed up. Once you get it open you can measure the bullet size and get an idea of what it's for. Is it round ball or minnie? Any markings anywhere?

The mold has both a round and a cone shaped molds.

 

[DougF]

That's an outstanding find! Congrats.

 

[Jeff In North Georgia]

I found .28 Colt one similar to this one several years ago. Mine was broken. Here is a picture.

Jeff

 

[civilman1]

Yep......Colt like DirtyMike said......Great dig!!!

 

[kuger]

Yep,some not all are stamped"COLTS PATENT".We have found several.They range in value from $25 -$200

 

[collector01]

Nice find, I have always wanted to dig one of those.