Random photos of your old stuff [Archive]

JonB_in_Glencoe

03-15-2017, 01:53 PM

JonB_in_Glencoe

03-15-2017, 01:57 PM

a few items from my Herters collection

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/JonB_in_Glencoe/100_1645reduced.jpg (http://s640.photobucket.com/user/JonB_in_Glencoe/media/100_1645reduced.jpg.html)

I got some of these items from a local fellow, that purchase started my reloading hobby, as well as my Herters collecting hobby. I got the homemade funnel from him...that thing is priceless.
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/JonB_in_Glencoe/100_1648.jpg (http://s640.photobucket.com/user/JonB_in_Glencoe/media/100_1648.jpg.html)

JonB_in_Glencoe

03-15-2017, 02:08 PM

Another Ideal #1
This has been repaired by a bubba, but I'll be danged, he did so in a way to maintain as perfect alignment as my best lubesizer...it's so ugly, it's tough not to love it.

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/JonB_in_Glencoe/bubbadfullview.jpg (http://s640.photobucket.com/user/JonB_in_Glencoe/media/bubbadfullview.jpg.html)

salpal48

03-15-2017, 02:09 PM

For Your Viewing Pleasure
My Collection Of A.A. EASTON Of Salt Lake City UT

gwpercle

03-17-2017, 05:31 PM

I have to get a camera , learn how to get them from camera into computer and then onto site. I got old stuff and this looks like FUN ! I even got an old Underwood around here some place. :awesome:
Gary

StratsMan

03-19-2017, 02:06 PM

Iowa Fox

03-24-2017, 04:04 PM

Hey Jon did you take a pic of my Herter's scale and trickler?. I ordered mine from them in 1965. I use it 99.5 % of the time over the others I have including a older RCBS 10 10. I was at a match a couple years ago with a old guy from your neck of the woods in the Twin Cities area, well actually 2 years older than me. First shot of the day locked his bolt and took the primer pocket out. After he got that one beat out he touched #2 off and same thing. Long story short red on chrome is not good for old eyes. He was one notch heavy on the scale. That night he was busy drinking beer and pulling bullets with a impact puller and dumping the powder into a Styrofoam cup from the coffee maker in his room. When he told me I knew exactly what happened and since then I have my wife take a pen light and double check me every time. He had power spilled all over and it sounded like woodpeckers invaded the motel until the owner came out and put a stop to it. Some how I have a feeling a book could be written about reloading at night while away from home. Herters had some good stuff dirt cheap.

Pavogrande

03-24-2017, 09:58 PM

Here is a set of Herter's die you don't see every day -- Herter's Model perfect 264 win

WJP

03-25-2017, 10:49 AM

Old gun products inertia puller.

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GOPHER SLAYER

03-25-2017, 05:31 PM

I have the same Herter's scale that I ordered from them in 1959. I use it all the time. I love that simple little piece of bent metal that stops the beam from moving. I have an RCBS # 5-10 & 10-10 but I only use them to weigh bullets over 350 grains because that is the heaviest the Herter's will weigh. I also have Redding & Lyman beam scales.

LUBEDUDE

04-19-2017, 02:58 PM

I posted this in another thread, but I think this is a better spot...

Picked up a Texan Reloader... I have no idea if there's a model number for this... Anyone know anything about this?? In spite of some surface rust, it's tight and smooth... Haven't used it yet, but expect it will be an excellent press...

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Great find! You have a Texan Model 101 -T, later on they changed the base to a wider, more stable one called the Model 101 - T II (2). Some literature printed 101 - T II and later some printed 101 - T 11 (eleven). It appears that the printer made an error and hit the #1 key twice instead of the Capital i twice. I'm not sure if Texan just left it alone and called it the 101 T eleven going forward, or kept the older designation of 101 T 2 with confusion?

In my photo below, the 101- T 2 is on the right.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170419/0e88202f16c372f78a11cad4aa772ecd.jpg

Texan Model 101- T and Model 101 - T 2

Devon

04-19-2017, 04:34 PM

I picked up this press the other day. I "think" it is a Texan. I will also post a picture of a new reloading bench that I am building.193605193606193607

Pressman

04-19-2017, 11:04 PM

RCBS 1945 to 1951, welded frame press. Maybe 50 made and sold.
Ken

LUBEDUDE

04-20-2017, 10:07 AM

I picked up this press the other day. I "think" it is a Texan. I will also post a picture of a new reloading bench that I am building.193605193606193607

Yes, you have a Texan 101 -T. Some were indeed red, including other presses in their line as well.

LUBEDUDE

04-20-2017, 10:11 AM

RCBS 1945 to 1951, welded frame press. Maybe 50 made and sold.
Ken

That sure is a nice prize you have there Ken. :) That's a unicorn I've been hunting since you first sent me that same/similar pic years ago.

bbogue1

04-25-2017, 01:29 PM

What size dies does a Texan use?

LUBEDUDE

04-25-2017, 08:43 PM

What size dies does a Texan use?

Standard 7/8 x 14

Cougar Hunter

05-03-2017, 09:29 PM

This is an uncommon one. From my research only about 250 were ever made and sold in the late 70's by Cougar & Hunter, Flushing Michigan. Apparently they were a sub contractor for CH making parts for the CH Auto Champ. They figured they could make a cheaper and better version so they manufactured these. If anyone can add to the story please chime in. I purchased this from the original owner and it came to me with CH .38/.357 dies but also came with the .45ACP and 9mm conversions. It had sat in his workshop for several years forgotten. Note the price on the manual. That was a lot of money in 1978. After cleaning up the tool, it functions very well and produces a nice loaded round. It's quite small and compact and the best part is that it came to me complete.
Second pic is from the seller and this is how it looked when I received it. Note the powder magazine that I have since replaced with a polycarbonate piece. I couldn't do anything with the original decal on the powder magazine so I improvised. Third pic is of the conversion/spare parts that came with the tool and last pic is of the tool cleaned up and ready to go.

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bbogue1

05-04-2017, 07:59 AM

This is an impressive find. It's 38 years old so the owner still possessed all the pieces and remembered all the details. I Googled the value of $595 in today's dollars and found the purchase price is now $1000 - $1047. Fantastic clean up job. This is a piece of equipment to be proud of.

LUBEDUDE

05-04-2017, 08:39 AM

Very nice, Couger. I believe Salpal, another member here has one as well.

salpal48

05-04-2017, 09:17 AM

. Thanks, I have Been Talking with Cougar. His machine was a great find. and with The conversion.. Makes it all The better.

Kevin Rohrer

05-11-2017, 01:41 PM

Anyone recognize one of these? Or better yet, do you have one?

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A Vega Tools, product-improved version of the Belding & Mull powder measure. I picked it up from them around 1998. No longer made, it is my "goto" measure.

And a real B&M:
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Kevin Rohrer

05-11-2017, 01:45 PM

And three Hollywood powder measures.

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Kevin Rohrer

05-11-2017, 01:48 PM

A Hollywood Senior on the left, and a pair of Dunbars on the right.

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Kevin Rohrer

05-11-2017, 01:51 PM

And one of the rarest of the rare, a Hollywood Super Turret. Only 100-made, and yes, they are serial numbered. The cartridges shown for size comparison are a 45-70, 50-70, and .308.

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Cougar Hunter

05-11-2017, 07:06 PM

Would love to see the pic's but your attachments won't open.

243winxb

05-11-2017, 08:00 PM

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Wincacher

05-16-2017, 05:04 PM

Here is a Lyman All-American Turret Press. They were made from the mid 1950's until around 1980. This was an extremely strong and durable press. I bought mine used in the early 1970's for around $60 and it still functions as new. Only a little cleaning now and then along with periodic oiling of the posts.
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mwhite49

07-07-2017, 11:33 PM

retread

07-08-2017, 12:34 AM

mdhillbilly1

08-07-2017, 12:04 AM

I posted this in another thread, but I think this is a better spot...

Picked up a Texan Reloader... I have no idea if there's a model number for this... Anyone know anything about this?? In spite of some surface rust, it's tight and smooth... Haven't used it yet, but expect it will be an excellent press...

191100 191101I have one identical to yours, but my top acorn nut with set screw and my two primer sticks with the small primer and large primer setters.

I am looking for information to make them to rebuild my Reloader. I hope you can advise me of the sizes of the acorn nut with set screw.

I hope you could provide me of information to be able to machine the primer sticks or purchase them. If you can provide me with a very clear copy of the manual including parts list it would be helpful.

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mdhillbilly1

08-07-2017, 12:21 AM

I have one identical to yours, but my top acorn nut with set screw and my two primer sticks with the small primer and large primer setters.

I am looking for information to make them to rebuild my Reloader. I hope you can advise me of the sizes of the acorn nut with set screw.

I hope you could provide me of information to be able to machine the primer sticks or purchase them. If you can provide me with a very clear copy of the manual including parts list it would be helpful.

Sent from my LG-H830 using TapatalkI must take my unit apart due to the fact the arms are on upside down preventing the reloader to go down to the reloader primer sticks. The current position has the shell holder way to high. Please note the arms on the side upside down.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170807/a272030f61df78e2a314989cd0ff389f.jpg

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Ozark Howler

08-22-2017, 11:14 PM

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Some A series presses bought awhile back at a local show (believe it or not, $100.00 for all four), they thru in thru Jr. free as a bonus

mdhillbilly1

08-22-2017, 11:57 PM

Some A series presses bought awhile back at a local show (believe it or not, $100.00 for all four), they thru in thru Jr. free as a bonus[/QUOTE]I wished that I could find items like that at a auction. I would love to own any of them.

slim1836

08-26-2017, 04:19 PM

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Hope it shows up, not pretty, but old.

Slim

Speedo66

09-06-2017, 04:41 PM

Here is an Ideal reloader and mould combo in .38-40 for my 1889 Winchester '73. I've used the reloader and it works well, haven't tried the mould yet.

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marlinman93

09-10-2017, 09:39 PM

Here's some of my old reloading tools, etc. I have an attraction for old Ballard and Remington loading tools. Also old Ideal, especially from the era when Marlin owned Ideal in the early 1900's.

This is an old Ideal #2 re-decapper:
https://i.imgur.com/BMT0Zaal.jpg

Breech seating tool for seating bullets into the bore on a Ballard rifle:
https://i.imgur.com/kSpX7X6l.jpg

Cleave breech seating tool for Hepburn:
https://i.imgur.com/5YVyD6ml.jpg

Belding & Mull powder measure:
https://i.imgur.com/rODrzKgl.jpg

Some old reloading tools. L to R: Win. 1884 .32-40 tool, Win. 1882 .22 WCF tool, Darr-Pope re-decapper tool, Pope lube pump.

https://i.imgur.com/f0f1f2al.jpg

More later!

garbler

11-21-2017, 11:39 AM

I apologize for the crappy photos but they were taken with other intentions and I've since moved twice but still have everything. However over the years I've traded off some presses I never used much and were worth more as trading stock like an early Bonanza, a Potter progressive and I think some type of proto type from Santa Anita Engineering Co. ( SAECO ) single stage compound bench edge mount. Anyway as you may be able to see there is my big Hollywood turret, a pair of Lyman All Americans, a pair of Stars set up for 38 and 45 Bullseye work, a H-Senior and some small hand die presses. Growing up my neighbor in Whittier, CA was Frank Snow who built and started Sierra Bullets. I got a couple of presses from him as he had room full of them and as I recall the little Senior came from him.

I really enjoy this site

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bbogue1

11-21-2017, 08:47 PM

A complete (with scarce wrench and clamp) Ideal #1 lube-sizer

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I'm getting Please update your account to enable 3rd party hosting Must be me because I can't see the photos. I'll check.

LUBEDUDE

11-22-2017, 08:13 AM

I'm getting Please update your account to enable 3rd party hosting Must be me because I can't see the photos. I'll check.

Photobucket quit hosting pics for free. So any past photobucket pics will no longer show up in posts unless folks decided to pay the ransom fees for their photos.

toot

02-02-2018, 04:14 PM

i still use TEXAN dies 8 m/m and 30/40 KRAG. they are black with TEXAN and cal. highlighted in white.

higgins

02-10-2018, 12:57 PM

[ they are black with TEXAN and cal. highlighted in white.[/QUOTE]

Sounds like my old Eagle .44 mag. dies.213784

smithnframe

07-27-2019, 06:46 AM

I picked up a Hollywood Super Turret at a yard sale last month for 25.00!

Hamish

07-27-2019, 11:04 PM

I picked up a Hollywood Super Turret at a yard sale last month for 25.00!

Without pics, it never happened,,,,,,,,:bigsmyl2:

retread

07-28-2019, 01:07 AM

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Have a few other oldies but no pictures. Love the Texan.

wch

07-28-2019, 04:46 AM

These pictures disturbed me a bit when I realized that I knew of and used a lot of this equipment when it was the latest thing offered!
Time flies.

abunaitoo

08-01-2019, 11:01 PM

Here's a press I still don't know the brand.
It's in 38spl.
Makes lots of noise.
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Cougar Hunter

08-02-2019, 08:20 AM

Looks to have some Star Machine parts on it? Could it be a early Star?

LUBEDUDE

08-02-2019, 08:44 AM

[QUOTE=abunaitoo;4699124]Here's a press I still don't know the brand.
It's in 38spl.
Makes lots of noise.
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I have 2 that are Buchanans. Then there are the PESCOs which of the ones I’ve seen are blue. There may be a third brand, I’m not sure.

Here’s one of my Buchanans with a tube bullet feeder and missing the powder hopper. The advancement arm seems to be the weak link.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190802/6cb9ed9ecf93ec0f58f262cf97fea6db.jpg

Pressman

08-02-2019, 09:46 AM

Thanks Lubedude, I am on the road and could not get my memory to work.
Yes, there is a third name, I have one. It is a early version of the Buchanan with out the base arrangement.

Gewehr-Guy

08-02-2019, 11:32 PM

The Handloader's Digest ,ninth edition, has a very good article on past and present progressive loaders, and mentions the Star, Buchanan, PESCO, and another named the Shockey. Fascinating reading.

Kevin Rohrer

08-04-2019, 04:13 PM

I picked up a Hollywood Super Turret at a yard sale last month for 25.00!

Yes, I want to see this $25 Super Turret.

Edit: As of 8/10, the $25 Super Turret has not surfaced. I call shenanigans.

Pressman

08-11-2019, 02:34 PM

Quote: "I have 2 that are Buchanans. Then there are the PESCOs which of the ones I’ve seen are blue. There may be a third brand, I’m not sure."

The third brand is the original design from 1934. H.E. Newcomb filed a patent application for it on August 26, 1934. Patent No: 2061977 if you wish to look it up.
He then marketed the press for some years as the Newcomb.
Ken

.50bmg

08-11-2019, 11:28 PM

Yes, I want to see this $25 Super Turret.

Edit: As of 8/10, the $25 Super Turret has not surfaced. I call shenanigans.

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The best $75 I ever spent KEVIN....[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

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Kev18

08-11-2019, 11:40 PM

Good ole 40-82 WCF Reloading tool. Works great!
https://i.imgur.com/QU1fuHU.jpg

Its for an 1886...
https://i.imgur.com/O5dOTs4.jpg

smithnframe

03-26-2020, 08:24 AM

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The best $75 I ever spent KEVIN....[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

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I don't have to prove anything to you people...........I guess this is a peeing contest?

Kevin Rohrer

03-29-2020, 08:38 AM

I don't have to prove anything to you people...........I guess this is a peeing contest?

I also know of people who never served who like to walk round claiming they were SEALS. :roll:

ndnchf

03-31-2020, 07:12 AM

I had a little fun using this .32-40M Ideal hand tool. It took a while to get up to proper casting temp due to the mass of steel. But once warmed up, it cast beautiful bullets. I was expecting them to be around .320"-.321" diameter, which would barely be large enough for my M94 carbine's .3205" groove size. It was a very happy surprise that they came out at .322"-.3225" with my 96/3/1 alloy. The tool works great, although the bullet sizer is a bit small for my carbine, so I didn't use it. I ran them through a .322" lube sizer and loaded them up.