September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/11/2024
Lot consists of: (A) Seldom seen .45-70 reloading set for use with the Trapdoor Springfield series of rifles. introduced in 1882/1883. With this set, one could reload all the .45 caliber rounds in use by the military at that time. This included the .45-55, .45-70, .45-80, and the .45 revolver. Some of the tools are marked as such, e.g. "C" for carbine, "REV" for revolver. Tools included in this set are; combination anvil, brush, adjustable powder measure, reloading and crimping die for rifle and carbine, reloading and crimping die for revolver, resizing die for rifle and carbine, resizing die for revolver, drift, powder funnel, oiler, priming tool with spindle and six pins, reloading punch for rifle, carbine, and revolver, resizing punch, shell scraper, wiping rod, and mallet. (B) Kit used to decap the fired cartridge case and clean it to prevent deterioration. CONDITION: Very good with solid hinged pine boxes.
Item Dimensions: 15" X 8" X 9"