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mazo kid
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This is an old mold, but in mint condition.
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mazo kid
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April 12, 2021, 04:10:51 PM »
And the contents.
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The cavity.
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Size marking on the box end.
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April 12, 2021, 05:59:47 PM »
I had no idea there was a round ball load for the .45-70. Learn something new everyday around here.
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A ball this size was used for indoor shooting practice in the military. There were probably gang molds that they used as it would be tedious to cast hundreds with a single cavity mold.
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I love those old things. They manufactured beauties, with both looks and function. Just look at those handles!
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mazo kid
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For civilian use, those round balls could be loaded 1, 2, or 3 in a 45-70 case. They were not real accurate loads (except for the one ball loads) but were devastating at close range!
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