Old Ideal reloading tools

wiz1997

Came across several old Ideal reloading tools and was wodering what they may be worth. Found some of them on other websites but some I never found. All are Ideal, New Haven, Conn. The list is as follows:
1) 270 Win 8MM w/seating die
2) 32 WSPL 32MHP w/seating die
3) 222 Rem, tongs only
4) 45 Colts w/seating die
5) 38 Spec, tongs only
6) 45-70M w/mould
7) 32-40M w/mould
8) 45-70 & 90 tongs only
9) 257 Rem, tongs only
10) a seating die that may go with one of the above but got seperated. Parts numbers stamped on seat die 166, p/n on adjuster 388.
Appreciate any feed back or maybe some link to look them all up.

charliemeyer007

I think I have about complete 30 sets of dies and 3 tools. I have 2 steel ones (a "S"mall and "L"arge) that take the insert, (only made in 1957) and one aluminum that I don't like the feel of in my hands.

E-bay has tons of them at the best prices but it can take years for what you want to show up. The310shop.com guy has almost one of every thing they made.

Complete sets can be $100 sometimes way more, steel handles and dies sets around $50 each. I have bought many complete sets for $20 off gunshow tables (though not lately).

The ones with a mold are worth a lot more, especially if it functional and complete. Could easily go several hundred bucks.

I don't have my list here to look up your numbers. I'll be home late next week if no else helps.

My favorite way to prime brass is to use my 310 tool.

rufe-snow

The folks at the Antique Reloading Tool forum are a good place to contact for information. Post quality photos on their forum.



http://www.antiquereloadingtools.com/




Like Charlie says though. Fleabay is where you can actually find the FMV's, for all but the very old, one of kind Ideal tools.