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FIREARMS, EDGED WEAPONS & MILITARIA: Property from the Al & Carol Cali Collection

Sun, Jan 11, 2026 12:00PM EST - Sun, Jan 25, 2026 04:00PM EST
Lot 187

Colt’s Patent Brass and Steel Bullet Mold, .44 Caliber, manufactured around the mid-1800s

Estimate: $250 - $500

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A well-crafted Colt’s Patent bullet mold combining brass handles with a blued steel block, manufactured during the percussion revolver era. The block is crisply stamped “COLT’S PATENT” and includes two cavities for casting both round ball and conical bullets, with an integral sprue cutter. Designed for a .44 caliber Colt Army revolver, this example demonstrates the refined precision of mid-19th century Colt armory tooling, with one screw missing from the block. Dimensions approx.: 5 x 1.25 in. Provenance: The Al and Carol Cali Collection. Pickup & Shipping: This lot may be picked up free of charge in Gardnerville, NV. It can also be delivered to the Annex Auctions facility for pick up in Sacramento for $25 pre invoice. Shipping via FedEx within the continental U.S. for $50 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined lot shipping available.

Condition

Good overall with expected patina to brass and steel components, dark toning to block, and minor handling wear.