Gun Tools-- Accessories---And Other Stuff.

[drm2m]

I am glad that I bought this book "Gun Tools Their History and Identification"--back in November 1993.

My collection of gun tools is not very extensive and I have to read my notes to remember what they are-- but I am glad to have them.
I scanned certain pages in the book which I think are relevant to the tools shown.
Feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

Bullet Molds and other gun accessories.

.44 caliber mold.

.31 Caliber mold with English powder flask.

Accessories related to a .31 caliber cased London Colt Model 1849.

A Civil War period liquor flask and collapsible drinking cup and fife. (A little music while having a drink.)

"W.T. FRY'S PATENT OCTOBER 20 1863" stamped on the rim of the flask under the cap.

 

[vmicraig]

I have a combination tool, but had no idea it was manufactured by Colt, when compared to the pics above. Thumbs up.

 

[Larryh86GT]

Neat!

 

[UCVRelics]

Very Nice. Thanks for sharing.

 

[JOHN42768]

Very good book. There is also a Vol.2, same name , but Rutledge in not included in the authors only Shaffer & Dorsey

 

[Patrick H]

I scanned the first image for spring vises (and found at least one--probably two). These were absolutely essential for disassembling a sidelock firearm with a v-leaf main spring.

 

[johan_steele]

I scanned the first image for spring vises (and found at least one--probably two). These were absolutely essential for disassembling a sidelock firearm with a v-leaf main spring.

Actually not, the wrench on the M1855 tool on could be used as an effective spring vise.