Brass mould in .31 with steel sprue cutter, for Hartford manufactured Colt Model 1849 Pocket percussion revolver dated between 1854-1856. Straight leg mould with sprue cutter stamped “COLT’S / PATENT” with an apostrophe, on the top face of the sprue-cutter, close to the hinge.

The two cavities are for a round ball nearest the hinge pin and a conical with a heel grease groove below it. The groove helps facilitate loading into the cylinder chamber. The locating pin is on the right leg. Very good condition. Rapley M#19