Jeff,
One of my good friends is an antique gun dealer. I have visited his man cave many times as well as his sales room...all very well hidden and locked in his home. On my most recent trip to see him I mentioned my past life
experience with re-enactments when we used to shoot these original rifles with blank charges, of course, but we also shot matches with them. He said he had several and I bought one right on the spot. Gorgeous piece for not much more than an Italian copy.
I was casting some 38-55 yesterday but had my new Mini ball mould so tried a few just to see. I do need another pot with pure lead for sure.