^Lot 1160 Ideal No. 3 Reloading Tool

Ideal No. 3 Reloading Tool for .45 Colt Cartridges, With Bullet Sizing Chamber and Plunger, Cap Extractor, and Original Box, the body of the chrome-plated pincer-type tool marked ''Ideal/Middlefield Conn. U.S.A.'' on right arm, and ''45 Colt'' and ''Made In U.S.A.'' on left. Condition is excellent, the tool retaining approx. 97% original nickel plating (flaking at hinge and jaw areas), the accessories retaining their bright blued finishes. Includes three (3) empty brass cases; lacks the charge cup for black powder (as pictured on box label). The original pasteboard box remains in fine condition with solid edges, joints and corners, and a clear and bright label picturing the correct tool and accessories. Quite scarce when found this complete and in such fine condition. Est.: $75-$150.