What Is This?

[1989toddm]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161311326460?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Anyone know?

[John Boy]

Tod - guess you failed to read the description on eBay ...

antique bullet sizing/lubrication tool,spring loaded has a hardwood turned handle . I'm just guessing what this is I only know for sure its some kind of reloading tool.
It's a bottom push/sizer, no lube provisions. Notice that different size collets for bullet diameters can be used by unscrewing the screw. Go to Lee Precision and look at their bottom push lube/sizer ... same principle

[1989toddm]

I did read it but thought that the seller sounded unsure. Now I know. Thanks!

[omgb]

Guys, it's a priming-depriming tool for shotshells. Lyman made something similar but this one looks French

[jrmartin1964]

Early Ideal Straightline shotshell Re-& De-Capper. The original handle has been replaced, and it is missing the de-capping & re-capping pin/punch.

This is what it should look like:
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[1989toddm]

Early Ideal Straightline shotshell Re-& De-Capper. The original handle has been replaced, and it is missing the de-capping & re-capping pin/punch.

This is what it should look like:
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Thanks Martin! That looks like it.

[dilly]

I can think of nowhere else to go to find information like that than this board.

[Janoosh]

+1 dilly....I whole-heartedly agree. And with pictures for confirmation. ..a great site.