Powder Flask, A Buck Shot Mold and A Ball Shot Mold
Greenish cow horn, brass, copper, turned boxwood, United States, Germany, 1st half of 19th century, height 16 - 20 cm. Two piece brass mold capable of casting 60 buckshot of 3.5 mm caliber is marked "Vencl Vaclav". Bohemia, probably the 1st half of the 19th century, length 11 cm. Two hinged brass plates with extensions for wooden handles, hinged and held together by iron rivet. Cavities are for 7 balls of approximately .20, .32, .38, .45, .55, .70 and .85 calibers. Circa 1800, length 38.5 cm. Condition 2-
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Greenish cow horn, brass, copper, turned boxwood, United States, Germany, 1st half of 19th century, height 16 - 20 cm. Two piece brass mold capable of casting 60 buckshot of 3.5 mm caliber is marked "Vencl Vaclav". Bohemia, probably the 1st half of the 19th century, length 11 cm. Two hinged brass plates with extensions for wooden handles, hinged and held together by iron rivet. Cavities are for 7 balls of approximately .20, .32, .38, .45, .55, .70 and .85 calibers. Circa 1800, length 38.5 cm. Condition 2-