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This version was made for the 32-44 S. & W.
The Number 2 tool was specially designed to be used with the Smith & Wesson .32-44, .38-44, revolving rifle, regular .38 Smith & Wesson revolver cartridges and .44 Russian target cartridges. The single cavity mould can be "cherried" to cast either a conventional bullet or a round ball, used for the sport of "gallery shooting" which was very popular at the time. Because of its specialized use, this model was discontinued in 1909 when Smith & Wesson stopped manufacturing the New Model Number 3 revolvers.
Here is a little grouping of Ideal #2 tools in 32-44 S&W for Smith and Wesson New Model target pistols. The top one is an earlier model with the capper located at the end of the blocks. That contrasts with the middle tool showing the capper located between the seating chamber and the bullet sizer. Both of the tools at the top are marked similarly..."32-44 S&W T." The lower tool is also an early version with the capper at the end; it casts a round ball for gallery practice and is marked "32-44 S&W G". The insert at the bottom of the image shows a comparison of the shape of the blocks for the two different capper configurations. These tools are also seen in 38 and 44 caliber configurations.
Here is a first variation Ideal #2 tool in 32-44 S&W T.
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