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  1. 05-13-2020, 08:59 PM #1
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    Can anyone date this Lyman 35863?

    Since getting back my old Model 52 S&W, and looking through the archives for info. on it.

    It seems everyone was always singing the praises for a Lyman 35863 mold DEWC.
    So,,, after quickly finding out they are out of production,
    I found this one & handles on ebay 'buy it now' for $60.

    I think its going to be a great mold, and I got it for a great price.
    I started buying molds in the late 80s or so, and they had already gone to the plastic boxes.

    My question is:
    Does anyone know about what vintage they were still using these cardboard ones?
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    They went to a black and white cardboard box for a while in the 70's, my guess is that your mold was made in mid to late 60's.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rintinglen View Post
    They went to a black and white cardboard box for a while in the 70's, my guess is that your mold was made in mid to late 60's.
    Thanks.
    I guessed somewhere in the 50s-70s, but didn't have a clue when they used the orange box.
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    I haven't used it yet, but I have high hopes for it.
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