Author Topic: Ideal reloading tool (Read 1876 times)

DLH · « **on:** March 26, 2004, 12:43:19 PM »

:? A fellow at my shop just showed me a old tool. He had no idea what it was for, but as a tool maker he thought that I might;
WELL I do, but I don't know what it is worth . Here is what I think it is ;
It is a Ideal nutcracker reloading tool with a bullet mould built as part of the tool. STAMPINGS on the tool are as follows; Ideal MFGCO, New Haven Conn. 32-40 Pat FEB 11 & DEC 23 - 84 and it has alot of old red paint still on it.

I have the tool and could take pictures if anyone is intersted in it. ( it's not for Sale) (he won't even sell it to me)

Trapper-Jack · « **Reply #1 on:** March 27, 2004, 12:07:33 AM »

There are now several of these simular tools on e-bay in various calibers. :grin: It just seems that the one that I would like, so does everyone else and it goes for more than I have to spend. :cry:

J.W.Neely · « **Reply #2 on:** April 09, 2004, 04:02:34 PM »

The caliber seems to have a lot to do with the value of the old ones, a 45-70 will go for much more than say a 25-20.

The Shrink · « **Reply #3 on:** April 19, 2004, 01:29:32 AM »

DLH

These other guys assume that you know what it is. It's an Ideal loading tool for the .32-40 Winchester. It's a somewhat unusual caliber anymore. You can check it's value by watching similar items on e-bay.

Wayne the Shrink

Dutch Canyon Red · « **Reply #4 on:** April 19, 2004, 02:06:26 PM »

DLH,
I couldn't tell what tool (#1-#10) it is from your description but you should be able to match up the pictures on this web site.

http://www.antiquereloadingtools.com/idealframes.html

My guess is that it's a #5 from your description.

HTH,

DLH · « **Reply #5 on:** April 20, 2004, 12:30:02 PM »

THANKS!!!!