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Lassiter
Greenhorn
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Does anyone know what the number stamped (20, 30, etc)on the handle of old round ball molds indicate?
 
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Rancocas
Booshway
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My guess would be number of balls to the pound.


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Lassiter
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That makes sense Thanks!
 
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Mike/MO
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My mold marked with a 21 is a good fit for my 20 gauge fowler.

Yes, the old molds were marked in balls per pound.


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Rio
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I'm with the balls/pound
 
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