Interesting reloading tool on Ebay

[Roundsworth]

Plus, the wooden handle is attached to the main body with a screw. Double hmmmmm.........

[Autumn Daze]

Could this tool have been used for the Draper Patent shell with the head that screws on ?

[Roundsworth]

In the 1882 catalog, the illustrated tool is labeled 'No. 5 Crimper', whereas the roll crimping devices are all called 'Bench Closers'. In the catalog appendix, the tool is known as 'No. 5 Crimper, or new style closer'.

[Jeff Mayhew]

Man, this is complicated. I'm gonna stick with my heavy brass shells and an overshot card held in place with Duco Cement. Just received 30 more 10 gauge casings from the brass shell guru, Dave Casey. The dull ones at bottom have already seen service. Many thanks to Dave Casey for offering these superb brass hulls.