C Chuck Russell Cadet Joined Sep 2, 2013 Location North Dakota Sep 14, 2018 #1 Does anyone know if this is Civil War era or later? It is over 14 pounds. 18" long. 15, .44 cal slots. I have added a few photos Attachments P9130315.JPG 243.9 KB · Views: 123 P9130330.JPG 135.7 KB · Views: 119 P9130320.JPG 213.5 KB · Views: 108 P9130321 (1).JPG 81.5 KB · Views: 93
Does anyone know if this is Civil War era or later? It is over 14 pounds. 18" long. 15, .44 cal slots. I have added a few photos
JOHN42768 Brev. Brig. Gen'l Trivia Winner Joined May 1, 2015 Location Upstate N.Y. Sep 14, 2018 #2 Can't say ever seen one that capacity, looks to have age, but markings seem more of a museum labeling system
Can't say ever seen one that capacity, looks to have age, but markings seem more of a museum labeling system
UCVRelics Brevet Brigadier General Forum Host Gold Patron Regtl. Quartermaster Shiloh 2020 Asst. Regtl. Quartermaster Antietam 2021 Regtl. Quartermaster Stones River / Franklin 2022 Joined May 7, 2016 Location Alabama Sep 14, 2018 #3 From the photos and markings I believe its a post war gang mold for a Smith & Wesson Russian model 44 cal pistol.
From the photos and markings I believe its a post war gang mold for a Smith & Wesson Russian model 44 cal pistol.
C Chuck Russell Cadet Joined Sep 2, 2013 Location North Dakota Sep 14, 2018 #4 Looks like an excellent solution to the S & W R. M. 44 mystery. Thanks for your input!
J Jobe Holiday Sergeant Major Joined Mar 1, 2010 Location The Perpetually Frozen North Sep 14, 2018 #5 I agree with ucvrelics.com, even the groove is correct. The diameter of the cast bullet will tell the tale for sure! J.
I agree with ucvrelics.com, even the groove is correct. The diameter of the cast bullet will tell the tale for sure! J.