Can someone explain how this jewel works? It sure is a nicely made tool, I might need it if I just knew what it did.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k191/KGKILBY/Tool3.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k191/KGKILBY/Tool2.jpg

Ken
I need to see what it looks like when open.
Does it have two plungers on one jaw,with corresponding holes on the other?
Could it be a tool to punch holes a special distance apart?
Frank

Was Winchester ever in the cigar business? ;)

I'll copy the picture to my dad and see if he knows what it is?

Nick
He was in the shirt business.
Frank

I think I sort of have it figured out. Here is another one I found with more views. The "plier jaw" looking end seats the primers. To size and seat bullets I think you have to unscrew the knurled part, insert the case and bullet and screw in back on.

http://www.joesalter.com/detail.php?f_qryitem=5704

Very interesting tool. If I had one, I'd get a belt sheath for it. Make folks wonder why I carried it and what it did:D.

The one you have looks to be in great shape.

Cheezywan

It's not mine; it's listed on evilbay under bullet moulds if anybody is interested. Last I looked it was at $35 which seems to be a steal; I bet it won't go for that.

What does it say on the handle?
Winchester Loading Tool 32 - 40?

The body is marked .32-40, and the handle "Winchester loading tool .32-40"