We have seen some amazing collections go to auction over the last 2 to 3 years. Where are all the reloading tools?

I usually only buy reloading tools (and brass) in the calibers of my rifles unless something is rare. Here is a partial view of my "stuff" ...

The powder measures (left to right) are ...
Lyman No.5   ,   Lyman No.6 Duplex   ,   Milwaukee Duplex   ,   J.D. Wilkinson (x2)   ,   H.M. Pope Duplex

Thanks Vall ... that funnel is a reproduction and a gift from a friend.   

Approx. 5 years ago an original funnel was listed on eBay. I kept the photos but never bid on the funnel because I didn't really know enough about that powder measure ... so dumb !

Thanks for shareing Joe.  Marlin guy -Robert Holter make the reproduction I got mine from him. He usually comes to the Denver. I will see if I have his contact info if you want.

Rodney, I would like it as well please. I also have two one with a funnel one without. My funnel lost its label along time ago. Nice collection Joe.

rodneys wrote on Apr 16^th, 2020 at 9:45am:


Thanks Rodney! I'd love to get one! I've never seen them for sale at Denver? Does he only bring them if someone orders one to bring there?

Thanks for the picture Joe, very interesting display. 

I've got a few old powder tins, a Lyman #5 powder measure, and a couple of boxes full of shotgun crimpers and hand tools and Winchester reloading tong tools and moulds.  Not nearly enough though, and I really don't have anywhere to display them properly!

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"Bob" Robert Holter is in his nineties, but still going strong. he is the fellow that makes the Wilkinson measure funnels his # is 406-453-6105. he is one of the old time collectors and shooters of single shot rifles.

Spud that is quite the collection of winchester tools, very impressive.
    here are some of my tools, i have used most of them.1st is a european brass measure with a glass chamber(perhaps German)-a wilkerson with one of Bob Holters funnels-Belding and Mull-a petersen measure cast from orginal patternsin brassalso very accurate. 2nd picture ideal measures #1. #5, #5 micrometer slide, #6 and a modified #6 3rd pic
Ideal perfection in 32 cal- ideal paper patch in 38 cal- maynard paper patch 2cavity.- Pope universal with mold for 32, 33, 40 and 45 caliber.

Have sold off most of the powder measures but here are a couple and some of the tools still in the collection.

Really enjoy looking at others collections. Please keep posting? This how we learn.

I started out many decades ago collecting the Browning designed 1881 Marlin reloading tools. Then discovered the Ideal tools from the period that Marlin owned Ideal, and collected Ideal tools marked with the Marlin Firearms Co. rollstamp. After my interest in single shots developed I began seeking out other tools related to single shot era, and especially those unique to single shot shooting. Along the way I accumulated powder measures, powder tins, breech seating tools, false muzzles and starters, and some other oddball stuff. Plus a bunch of old ammo, brass, and bullet boxes that range from full to just empty boxes. And some tins of old primers.
I never considered it collecting until one day a friend looked at it all and told me it was a collection. Most of it is in drawers, cases, or storage bins. The powder tins are about the only thing displayed and they sit on top of one of my safes.

Dang, that room is just way too neat! Are you kidding that it is a reloading room?

So are there a Highboy and Deuce coupe to match the 2 models out in the garage?   

Absolutely gorgeous collection and room Dale! You've been holding out on us by not showing this sooner! Love those duplex measures you have!

Thanks Vall. Back when I started collecting antique reloading tools, it was easier to find the shotshell tools. The one is a B.G.I.Co. "Rapid" Machine Loader and the one with the brass hoppers is a "Hunters Safe & Rapid Cartridge Loading Machine". Made by the Geo, D. Hunter Co. of Chicago.  Dale.

Well, now I know why it's hard to find old reloading stuff! Thanks for sharing your collections, it's great to see it all being kept so well. It's  funny to see my German bayonet lurking in the background!

Judge Robert Holter from Libbie Montana, once upon a time.
I have had many dealings with Bob over the years, a very nice gentleman

It is one of the copies that McLemore made back in the eighties serial #51. It came with  33 cal and a 32 caliber mold. I have since made several more 35cal, 40cal and 45 cal inserts.  Tom Rowe wants to someone to make copies, because they are the best working molds made for speed and quality. I think it could be a pretty good job but as I have one of those, I will stay with what I do. Saying that I would build molds and make castings if some one wanted to tackle it!

The Lyman #6 duplex is a beauty, should be back in production.