Potter Revolver Rest?

[Brian Albin]

Hello,
In Townsend Whelen's book: "Why Not Load Your Own" edition of 1957, an equipment manufacturer's directory lists one of the things made by Potter as being a machine rest for revolvers. When I learned of the Ransom rest in the 1970s I thought that was the first.

Does anyone here have familiarity with Potter's rest? A Google search did not find a reference or any pictures.

Thank you, Brian

[Jtarm]

There used to be a machine rest built by Lee Custom Engineering (often confused for Lee Precision). It was later renamed to Mequon before going out of business.

[rintinglen]

In the old NRA Handloading manual there is an article by E.H. Harrison wherein he is using a Phelps machine rest to test 38 Special Wadcutter accuracy. I believe that it is the same one built by Potter, but designed by a man named Phelps. The rest appeared to lock the barrel of the revolver while holding the gun upside down. I'd post a photo but I'm having a problem getting a clear shot of the page. (106)

[Brian Albin]

I thank you, both for the responses.
A Google search turned up a picture of the Lee Rest over at shootersforum

https://www.shootersforum.com/attach...istol-rest.jpg

Thanks to Jtarm for telling of that rest.

I was not able to find a picture of the Phelps machine rest.

The internet has gotten so large, I am surprised there is anything that is still unavailable. But apparently nobody has posted a picture.