TRADE Three round ball molds for a .69 mold

[Donny2guns]

I lave three molds, all single cavity. Pictures meet descriptions in order from top to bottom:

Lee.451 rd ball

unknown .31 colt rd ball

unknown .56 or .570

looking for a .69 (.6785, .678 etc) for a .69 smoothbore caliber mold in trade for one or two of these depending.

 

[Notchy Bob]

That middle one looks a lot like one of the old Spence moulds. I believe these were made in the mid twentieth century. The Log Cabin Shop somewhere acquired a quantity of these and sold them off individually, not too long ago. These moulds were pretty highly regarded in their time. They may even be "collectible" now, but in my opinion moulds, like guns, can be used without damaging them, if they are used, cleaned, and stored appropriately .

Are you looking for an actual .690" mould, or one to cast a ball for a .69 caliber firearm? In the latter case, you would probably want something less than bore size, especially if it is for a smoothbore.

Good luck!

Notchy Bob

 

[Donny2guns]

That middle one looks a lot like one of the old Spence moulds. I believe these were made in the mid twentieth century. The Log Cabin Shop somewhere acquired a quantity of these and sold them off individually, not too long ago. These moulds were pretty highly regarded in their time. They may even be "collectible" now, but in my opinion moulds, like guns, can be used without damaging them, if they are used, cleaned, and stored appropriately .

Are you looking for an actual .690" mould, or one to cast a ball for a .69 caliber firearm? In the latter case, you would probably want something less than bore size, especially if it is for a smoothbore.

Good luck!

Notchy Bob

Notchy I appreciate the info and the correction yes I’ll be looking for a mold in the .675, .678 area.I bought these molds at a recent show, grabbed as many rib molds as I could find.

 

[Donny2guns]

.31 colt is sold