Well, here's something I didn't know....

[3006guns]

I've been fumbling along for over 50 years under the impression that Ideal had something to do with John Barlow...........

Ya learn something new every day!


http://cgi.ebay.com/vintage-shot-measure-IDEAL-TOY-CO-1892-/110647666738?pt=Vintage_Hunting&hash=item19c31d6832

[MtGun44]

Wonder why he says "Ideal Toy Company"? Does not say it on the measure.

I have no idea how John Barlow (barlow knife??) comes in anywhere in this.

Bill

[3006guns]

Barlow(e) started building reloading tools back in the late 1800's and called them "Ideal". The Lymans purchased the business from either Barlow or his heirs prior to the twenties I believe.

I just got a kick out of how some of these sellers try to pump information when they really have no idea...............

[Pressman]

Looks like he went in and edited the listing, too a bunch mount. This must be a realy rare variation?
The last one made with the Middlefield address was in 1946, just before the switch to the #5.

Ken

[MtGun44]

Thanks, a history lesson.

Bill

[stubshaft]

He shoulda just put "don't know much about it, sold as is".

That's how fairy tales and old wives tales start.