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Merz Antique Firearms ~ Catalog of Old Guns and Related Items

Ideal Molds & Tools

IDEAL NO. 3 SPECIAL TOOL

Item # N253

Savage .303 caliber. 90% nickel, missing decapper plug.

$ 125.

IDEAL WOODEN HANDLE MOLD SET

Item # 85-0-994

Included is half a mold. It is .311 Caliber single cavity mold. Handles are in VG cond.

$ 25.

OUTSTANDING IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 10 SPECIAL IN 30-06 IN ORIGINAL BOX

Item # LT2033-19-516

Tool is adjustable, comes with muzzle resizer and charge cup. Has the decapper plug. Very shiny tool with 95+% nickel. All this in a box that is in great shape!

$ 550.

NICE IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 6 IN 32-40 M WITH ORIGINAL BOX

Item # LT2032-19-517

Tool is very shiny with 95% nickel. Missing the decapper plug, but does come in original box. Box has seen better days.

$ 400.

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 6 IN 40-60 W

Item # LT2021

Tool is in good shape but has a few tiny spots of rust starting to form on it. Missing the decapper.

$ 160.

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 6 ADJUSTABLE IN 25-35

Item # LT2031

Tool also has MARLIN FIREARMS CO. above the IDEAL TOOLS marking. Is a very dark patina, and is adjustable, but missing the decapper plug.

$ 125.

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 6 IN 38-56

Item # LT2029

Tool has turned a dark gray, with very light pitting. Missing the decapper.

$ 85.

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 6 IN 32-40 M

Item # LT2028

Tool has a good mold. Smooth metal that has turned a nice gray patina. Missing the decapper.

$ 110.

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 6 IN 30-30 W

Item # LT2027

Tool has turned a darker shade of brownish gray. Missing the decapper.

$ 105 sale pending.

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 6 IN 25-35 W.

Item # LT2026

Tool has some dark spots as well as some pitting. Missing the decapper.

$ 120.

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 6 IN 45-60

Item # LT2025

Good smooth metal that is turning a pleasing antique brownish patina. Missing the decapper.

$ 150 sale pending.

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 6 IN 40-60 M & COLT

Item # LT2023

Tool has a bit of spotting. Mold is a little dark from heat. Missing decapper.

$ 150.

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 6 IN 45-85

Item # LT2022

Very good markings, some light pitting starting on the inside of the handles. 60-65% nickel. Missing the decapper.

$ 165.

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 6 IN 38-55. M.

Item # LT2019-19-519

Tool has 90-95% nickel, very nice shine to it and has the decapper plug included.

$ 225.

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 6 IN 38-56

Item # LT2018

Tool has a very nice shine to it. 90% nickel, good markings. Missing the decapper plug.

$ 195.

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 6 IN 45-90 W.C.F.

Item # LT2017

Tool appears to have been lightly cleaned some time ago. Does have the decapper. Real nice condition otherwise.

$ 200 sale pending.

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 4 REG. IN 44 SMITH & WESSON RUSSIAN

Item # LT2015

Marked 44 S.&W. R." Tool has a little shine to it, but is very pitted. The mold looks good, handles are tight. Missing decapper.

$ 85.

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 4 REG. IN 45 COLT’S

Item # LT2013

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 4 REG. IN 45 COLT’S Mold is very good. Good markings, has previous owner's name stamped on other side. Turning a dull antique patina. Missing decapper.

$ 100 sale pending.

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 4 REG. IN 25-20 R

Item # LT2012

Turning a gray patina. Very good markings. Smooth finish. Missing decapper.

$ 100.

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 4 REG. IN 25-21 STEVENS

Item # LT2011

Marked "25-21 S." 50-60% nickel, very good markings. Missing the decapper.

$ 115.

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 4 REG IN 32 S.&W. L

Item # LT2008

Nice bright 80-90% nickel. Mold has good sharp edges, but is turning dark from heat. The rest of tool is very shiny. Missing decapper.

$ 200.

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 4 REG. IN 25-20 R

Item # LT2007

Very shiny 95% bright nickel. Missing decapper pin.

$ 250.

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 10 IN 7 M.M.

Item # LT2006

Tool is adjustable, but is missing the adjustable chamber and the priming hook. Very shiny with 95%+ nickel. #10 is for rimless cartridges.

$ 150.

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 3 SPECIAL IN 38 S

Item # LT2005

Non adjustable chamber. 90-95% shiny nickel. Short #3 7 inch.

$ 150.

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 3 SPECIAL IN 38 S.&W. M

Item # LT2004-19-520

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 3 SPECIAL IN 38 S.&W. M Double Adjustable chamber. Tool has 41 LONG COLT" hand stamped on other side of the handle. missing decapper pin. Shows some signs of use and wear. 75% nickle remains.

$ 200.

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 3 SPECIAL IN 25-25 & 21

Item # LT2003

Single Adjustable chamber. Missing decapper. 85-90% Nickel remaining. Short #3 7 inch.

$ 175.

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 3 SPECIAL IN 32-40 M

Item # LT2002-19-518

Single Adjustable with a very unusual push button on top of the handle. RARE 32-40 Marlin tool with this button and 85-90% nickel. Missing decapper pin.

$ 275.

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 1 IN 32 S.&W.

Item # LT2001

IDEAL LOADING TOOL NO. 1 IN 32 S.&W. Nice mold with 80-90% Nickel intact. Missing decapper pin. Regular 8 1/4 size.

$ 150.

IDEAL LOADING TOOL AND MOULD

Item # N158-ELS

#4 tool in .38-40. Complete and functional, lightly cleaned.

$ 185 sale pending.

IDEAL TOOL & MOLD SET

Item # 75-0-1006

Cal 32 W. Spl. & 32 MHP. No. 6, VG+, 80% nickel, missing decapper plug.

$ 95.

IDEAL MOLD IN APPROXIMATELY 44 CALIBER

Item # 141X-0-1010X

We have two of these molds. One is a flat nose marked 429215 205. The other one is a round nose marked 429383. Both are gray, some pitting, missing wood.

Antique  $ 30 each.

IDEAL 4 BULLET MOLD

Item # 146-0-1015

two sizes, marked '358271 125 GR, 155 GR. 98%.

$ 50.

IDEAL NO. 3 SPECIAL TOOL

Item # 252

44-40. 15-20% nickel, missing decapper plug. Adjustable.

$ 175.

IDEAL NO. 1 TOOL & MOLD SET IN .38 Spl

Item # LT525

Excellent overall retaining 95% nickel.

$ 100.

IDEAL #6 LOADING TOOL & MOLD.

Item # 137-0-982

Cal 32-40 M. 8-3/4", 80% aged blue color, sprue cutter hinge screw broken. Missing decapper pin.

$ 125.

IDEAL REG #3 SPECIAL LOADING TOOL.

Item # 127-0-990

Single adjust, 30-40. 90% nickel, missing decapper plug.

$ 125.

IDEAL NO. 3 SPECIAL TOOL

Item # N254

.32 W SPL & 32 MHP. 98% nickel, missing decapper plug.

$ 125.

BOXED IDEAL NO. 3 SPECIAL TOOL

Item # N255

.32 W SPL & 32 MHP. 98% nickel, missing decapper plug. Box quite nice with one end repaired.

$ 195.

IDEAL NO. 6 ADJUSTABLE COMBO LOAD & MOLD TOOL

Item # N771A

Cal 38-55 M. 83/4, missing decapper plug. Retains 60% nickel.

$ 125.

#6 ADJUSTABLE IDEAL TOOL & MOLD SET

Item # 418-0-987

Marked 'Cal. 32 W SPL, 32 Marlin H.P., VG cond 70% nickel, missing adjustable chamber.

$ 90.

IDEAL REGULAR #3 SPECIAL LOADING TOOL

Item # 129-0-989

Double adjustable Cal 44 S & W Spl., retains 80% dull re-blue. Missing decapper plug.

$ 95.

IDEAL WOODEN HANDLED MOLD

Item # 84-0-992

Detachable/interchangable type. The mold present now in the handles is the .457, 4 groove for single bullet 45-70.

$ 50.

IDEAL #6 ADJUSTABLE LOADING TOOL & MOLD

Item # 130-0-997

Cal 25-35. 70% nickel, missing decapper plug.

$ 100.

EARLY MODEL 310 IDEAL TOOL

Item # 81-0-1005

Caliber 45-70, appears that only function is as a capper, 7 1/4 overall, traces of nickel. Cracked.

$ 125.

LeRoy Merz
PO Box 494
Fergus Falls, MN 56538

Phone: (218) 739-3255 ~ Email: leroy@merzantique.com

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