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LOT OF 4 MODEL 1894 WINCHESTER LOADING TOOLS, TWO BULLET MOLDS AND ONE IDEAL TOOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
LOT OF 4 MODEL 1894 WINCHESTER LOADING TOOLS, TWO BULLET MOLDS AND ONE IDEAL TOOL.
1) Set of tool and mold for 32-40 in its orig box, complete with expander plug. 2) Set of 38-55 tools with orig box. 3) 30 WCF loading tool with rare single tool cardboard box. End label is marked for 303 Savage with over label handwritten 30/30. 4) Rare 50-110 EX tool, complete with expander plug. 5) Nickel plated Ideal combination loading tool/mold for 40-82 W.C.F. Left arm of tool is stamped "W.C. MEANS". PROVENANCE: Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: 1) Tool is fine with about 90% finish, mold is extremely fine with 95-97% finish, box shows heavy taping and broken edges & corners with about 15% of top label missing, end label shows heavy insect damage. 2) Tool is very good to fine with about 60% orig finish, mold is very fine with about 88-90% finish, box is heavily yellowed and soiled with broken & taped corners and edges. 3) Tool, without expander plug, retains about 95% orig finish, box has detached end from lid, which is present inside box, and one broken end and corner on bottom. Top label is darkly yellowed with a couple of stains but mostly intact. 4) Very good to fine, tool retains about 75% orig finish. 5) Fair, overall retains about 60% nickel, mold shows heavy wear. 4-44881 JR73