Antique 32-20 loading tool ?

[Dom]

Does this appear to be a 32-20 Ideal loading tool ? If not what 32 cal ? Looks to be in excellent working condition.

[Gewehr-Guy]

I think it is for Colt's .32 New Police. About the same as .32 S&W Long , but with a flat nose bullet.

[Tall]

I think it is for Colt's .32 New Police. About the same as .32 S&W Long , but with a flat nose bullet.

Agree.

[MrWolf]

Yup 32 New Police. I think I may even have one when I was looking for the 32 Long Colt.

[Green Frog]

That flat nosed bullet is very effective at revolver velocities. The bullet seating mode on those old Ideal tong tools was fixed in depth for a specific bullet and case length. Therefore, for one cartridge design, (with the proper powder charge of course) that tool can make some very fine ammunition. Nice find! Enjoy it. :Fire:
Froggie

[Green Frog]

PS to last: You might stop by the Vintage Reloading Tools Forum and see what those guys have to say… this is what those guys do!

[Dom]

Thanks so much. Inherited a bunch of old reloading items. This 32 NP was one of them. Again thanks.