Bullet mold used by Mathew Marvin

Titles: Bullet mold used by Mathew Marvin (Supplied title)

Description: This bullet mold, designed for use with the .44 caliber Colt Army Model 1860 revolver, belonged to First Sergeant Mathew Marvin of Company K, 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Marvin, of Winona, Minnesota, served with the 1st Minnesota from 1861 until 1864. He fought, and was wounded, in the Battles of First Bull Run and Gettysburg. The mold includes chambers for casting round balls and conical Minié balls.

Dates

• Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1864 (Use)

Creation

• used by: Marvin, Mathew
• used in: United States, Army, Minnesota Infantry Regiment, 1st (1861-1864)

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 2011.207.5

Notes

• This is an example of an armament accessory used during the U.S. Civil War.

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 1 inch height
• 5/8 inch width
• 4 3/4 inches depth

Subjects

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