Lot 0903: Ideal No. 3 Cast-Iron Cartridge Reloading Tong Tool
Estate Treasures Auction — Jose Trujillo Fine Art, Sterling Silver, Collectibles · Sold
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- Auction
- Estate Treasures Auction — Jose Trujillo Fine Art, Sterling Silver, Collectibles
- Lot Number
- 0903
- Status
- Sold
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- Opening Bid
- $5.00
- Accepted Bids
- 4
- Closed
- 7/2/26 8:17 PM PT
Description
Ideal No. 3 tong-style hand tool for reloading metallic cartridges, made by Ideal Manufacturing Company of New Haven, Connecticut, circa 1895-1910. The cast-iron frame has a brass-tipped threaded plunger, knurled adjustment screws, and raised marks including "IDEAL MFG CO," "REG U.S. PAT OFF," and "No 3," with patent-date numerals including "OCT 1 95" to the reverse.