Found these at a local Estate Sale. I received info about the Corbin from Dave Corbin but still would like some background on the bench mounted priming tool.
So far all I have found is it was called (or made by) Gun Clinic. I would like to find an operators manual and a little background on age, manufacturer, etc.
Photo's attached. (I hope)
Thank you.
Try being informed instead of just opinionated.
Sometimes it is better to just smile and walk away.
You can always tell a Handloader, by his unceasing quest for spent brass.
I have 2 Gun clinic , Great machine . Flawless in opperation
. You are missing the primer tube. there was a small primer and small size tube, Large prime with large size tube.
Simple to use when set up Complicated to Take apart. The shellholder are @ the bottom Note 2 sided . each Holder was able to due 2 different cartridges. 1 Tube went into the top of the machine The other was used with the "V" funnel to feed Primers Large or small . The spring and the other piece do not go with It
original Price In the late 1960's as unheard of price $25.99.
Good luck On your search to Find parts
Sal
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International Ammunition Association
New York, the Empire State Where Empires were Won and Lost
Thank you for the reply and information. I do have both primer tubes and 5 shellholder plates. Not sure which spring you are referring to. The unit does function as it should, I primed a few 30-06 with it. It needs a good cleaning and adjusting. I am hoping to find an exploded parts diagram and users manual.
You can get a Repro Rectangle Tube. I do not think There were 2 distinct primer tubes but you can Get a Repro. You can't buy direct but Local hobby shops or possible hardware has them. They are used to make Model Rail Road Ties out of Brass There made By "K&S Precision Metals " located in New York. They are #8266 ( 1 piece per pack ) , rectangle tube 5/32x5/16x.014. That tube will do small primer . Large tube is difficult you must expand the Inside of the tube with a small metal rod just enough to accept a large size prime . Not difficult , If I can do it any anyone can. rod maybe 1/8' diameter , I don't recall
Good luck
Sal
NRA Endowment Member
International Ammunition Association
New York, the Empire State Where Empires were Won and Lost
That's the Gun Clnic Model 46 Priming Tool. They were made in Mahtomedi, Minnesota. I have the instructions, a fact sheet and a reprint of an article from Precision Shooting magazine, February 1964.
I will get them scanned and posted here as a PDF.
Ken
Thank you Ken, appreciated!! Any idea on current value? Just curious, I don't plan to sell this one.Originally Posted by Pressman
I think the only thing that makes me more sad than a closing retail store is a closing church or an estate sale full of some ol' boy's tools.
That thing is a beast! Does it make coffee too?
"It aint easy being green!"
Unfortunately no, but it do load some mighty fine ammo.That thing is a beast! Does it make coffee too?
Ken:
Thank you very much!! Exactly what I was looking for.
You are welcome, glad I could help.
Ken
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