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  1. 07-26-2023, 10:47 PM #1
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    Antique 32-20 loading tool ?

    Does this appear to be a 32-20 Ideal loading tool ? If not what 32 cal ? Looks to be in excellent working condition.
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  2. 07-26-2023, 11:10 PM #2
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    I think it is for Colt's .32 New Police. About the same as .32 S&W Long , but with a flat nose bullet.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gewehr-Guy View Post
    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.
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  4. 07-27-2023, 08:08 AM #4
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    Yup 32 New Police. I think I may even have one when I was looking for the 32 Long Colt.
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  5. 07-27-2023, 09:37 AM #5
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    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.
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  6. 07-27-2023, 09:39 AM #6
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    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!
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  7. 07-27-2023, 12:56 PM #7
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    Thanks so much. Inherited a bunch of old reloading items. This 32 NP was one of them. Again thanks.
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BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
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