^Lot 4148 RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1874 RELOADING TOOL & BULLET

MOLD. First model Winchester bullet molds (Cal. 44 WCF) & Model 1874 reloading tools are seldom encountered on an individual basis. This is a rare opportunity to own both of these highly sought after collectibles as a set. The Model 1874 reloading tool was manufactured for a very short period of time with a total estimated production of approx. 300 examples. Identical to examples shown boxed together on page 134 & 135 of Curtis & Rowe’s “Reloading Tools of the Black Powder Era”. Tool marked “PAT. OCT. / 20 1874”. CONDITION: Loading tool is fine retaining much of its black paint, numbered “160” internally. Mold has heavy brass & iron patina. (02-26578-34/BH/JS). $2,000-4,000.