buckshot mould / Irish Volunteers, 1918

Buckshot or slug mould, made in 1918 and used by Irish Volunteers. Iron, consisting of two shafts, each 17" long, attached by iron pin forming a hinge. For half the length of each the portion towards the hinge is oblong in section. Remaining portion of each of circular section and forming handle. Inner side of each shaft grooved towards hinged end to form moulds for six shot. Designed by Joseph Kenny, Greenagh and made by Patrick Harte, blacksmith, Greenagh at Harte's forge. They also made an eight shot mould, not so far traced. Before they made this item only one shot moulds were available. Made for Greenagh Co., 6th Batt., Cork Brigade and used by them and by other companies in the Brigade.;