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Old press for manually reloading hunting cartridges in 12-gauge. It was used by hunters to insert or remove primers from case heads and for the subsequent crimping of the cartridge. It is made of cast iron, typically painted green as in the photo, with a turned wooden handle. It was used until the mid-20th century.

Antica pressa per la ricarica manuale di cartucce da caccia calibro 12. Veniva utilizzata dai cacciatori per inserire o togliere gli inneschi dai bossoli e per la successiva orlatura della cartuccia. È  realizzata in ghisa tipicamente verniciata in verde come da foto e manico in legno tornito. 
Veniva utilizzato fino alla metà del XX secolo.

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Working tool  - Cartridge reloading press

Italy - Metal - 1930-1940

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Antique cartridge reloading press for manual loading of 12 gauge hunting cartridges, made of cast iron with a green finish and a turned wooden handle, dating from 1930–1940 and originating in Italy, with dimensions 13 cm high, 8 cm wide, 6 cm deep.

Working tool - Cartridge reloading press

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Antique cartridge reloading press for manual loading of 12 gauge hunting cartridges, made of cast iron with a green finish and a turned wooden handle, dating from 1930–1940 and originating in Italy, with dimensions 13 cm high, 8 cm wide, 6 cm deep.

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