Vintage Winchester mold for .50-70

[Jim]

I’m just curious here . . . .
Do you suppose this mold was made from a machined casting . . . .or from a machined billet?

[Tom Trevor]

I believe the were hot hammer forged then machined to final form. This was a common practice in the era they were produced.

[kenneth]

And what I find interesting is that it's a bottom fill.

[teamopitu69]

What is the bullet diameter?

[teamopitu69]

And is it still in working order? My lee mold for my 50-70 cast a bit too small

[Tom Trevor]

Mine runs .512. Fine for a modern barrel but small for an original.