Gun Collectors Dream Auction #82 February 21st & 22nd

SAECO No. 296069 Two-Cavity Casting Mold Component Fixture with Original Box

This auction ended on February 22, 2026.

Start price: $10

Estimated price: $75 - $150

Buyer's Premium: 12%

Sold for: $55

Description

This lot features a specialized casting fixture or mold component manufactured by SAECO (SAECO Precision Casting Equipment), originally based in Carpinteria, California. The component is identified by the box as Part No. 296069, designated for use with 2-cavity molds. The assembly is robustly constructed, featuring stacked silver-colored aluminum blocks secured by steel fasteners. Topping the assembly is a thick, L-shaped black steel plate, likely serving as a sprue plate or handle attachment point. The steel plate displays two deep, conical recesses, which are characteristic of mold cavities or seating points for a specialized casting process. The aluminum body features the stamped number “160-358” on the lower block and a faint “N F I” logo (inside an oval) stamped on the upper block, possibly indicating a subcontractor or specific component series. SAECO is renowned among collectors and enthusiasts for producing high-quality molds and casting equipment, primarily for reloading and bullet casting. This fixture is a key component for a specific SAECO mold system. No measurements are provided as no scale was present in the image.