Avatar
Search
Forum Scope




Match



Forum Options



Minimum search word length is 3 characters - maximum search word length is 84 characters
Lost password?
sp_Feed sp_PrintTopic sp_TopicIcon
Some Winchester Plier Handle Loading Tools
Avatar
Bill Hockett
Member
WACA Member
Forum Posts: 451
Member Since:
July 31, 2005
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
1
August 23, 2023 - 5:11 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

I’m not a reloading tool collector but I do like the ones that support my rifle collection.  Here are three variations of tools and molds that start approximately 1877 and go into the early 1890’s.  These are all in .45-75 as is the cartridge, charge cup and decapping die.

On the left:  Model 1875 large frame reloading tool and mold, probably made 1877-1878.  Mold is bronze, reloading tool is cast iron with gold paint.  They did not have a high degree of finish.  No Winchester markings, just caliber and patent dates.

In the center:  Model 1880 first issue reloading tool with 1878 iron mold.  These tools are nicely finished and blued.  This one is as about as nice as can be found today.  The model 1878 mold was also nicely finished and blued.  These two tools have no Winchester markings, just caliber and patent dates.  Some of the later tools have Winchester markings.  The reloading tool still has the spoon handles and is heavy and bulky. 

On the right:  Model 1880 second issue reloading tool and Model 1889 mold.  These are also nicely finished and plier type handles make the tool easier to use.  The same goes for the wood covering on the mold handles.  

It is so much fun to add these tools and molds to the collection.   They display very well with the rifles.  I still use these tools to reload obsolete cartridges such as the .40-60 WCF.

IMG_5612.JPGImage Enlarger

sp_PlupAttachments Attachments

I call myself a collector as it sounds better than hoarder

Avatar
TXGunNut
Northern edge of the D/FW Metromess
Member
WACA Member
Forum Posts: 6448
Member Since:
November 7, 2015
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
2
August 25, 2023 - 2:19 am
sp_Permalink sp_Print

Yes, sir! Nice looking assortment. I keep a half dozen or so on my coffee table with my “quick reference” library. They are fascinating bits of history and examples of old school workmanship. I haven’t managed to load with any of my loading tools but the 32-40 mould drops a very nice bullet!

 

Mike

Life Member TSRA, Endowment Member NRA
BBHC Member, TGCA Board Member
Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe
I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call, Lonesome Dove
Some of my favorite recipes start out with a handful of depleted counterbalance devices.-TXGunNut
Presbyopia be damned, I'm going to shoot this thing! -TXGunNut
Forum Timezone: UTC 0
Most Users Ever Online: 4623
Currently Online: Rat Rod Mac, 1ned1, tim tomlinson
Guest(s) 88
Currently Browsing this Page:
1 Guest(s)
Top Posters:
clarence: 7119
TXGunNut: 6448
Chuck: 5856
steve004: 5209
1873man: 4702
deerhunter: 2711
Big Larry: 2556
twobit: 2504
mrcvs: 2212
Maverick: 2042
Newest Members:
Peter Cipollini
Jhark
Oldtimer52
parkerposy
rayhobbs
WebleyScott
Task1
1886
Jerome Stevens
Forum Stats:
Groups: 1
Forums: 18
Topics: 14807
Posts: 132485

 

Member Stats:
Guest Posters: 2057
Members: 10044
Moderators: 3
Admins: 4
Administrators: Mike Hager, Bert H., JWA, SethJ
Moderators: Rob Kassab, Brad Dunbar, Heather
Navigation