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Thread: Dunbar presses... I found a couple and know nothing about them. should I keep them?

  1. 03-14-2017, 01:10 PM #1
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    Dunbar presses... I found a couple and know nothing about them. should I keep them?

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    Also came with a few dies.
    Looking for Ideal mold 419181 (44 Evans Long)
    "Joined Dates" are deceiving if you factor-in "lurk" dates.
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  2. 03-14-2017, 01:23 PM #2
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    It depends on your loading style and available space. Personally I would keep them. If you do plan on selling them or part of the stuff I am interested. Nice find.
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    I have no idea who owned all that gear but I think he was a very serious reloader. I think I see an old Lyman #5 powder measure that the somebody painted blue.
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  4. 03-14-2017, 01:47 PM #4
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    What model press between the Dunbars? Also what is the tool between the Redding powder measures? Looks like another measure but I'm not sure.
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  5. 03-14-2017, 01:47 PM #5
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    Those are great presses, I would use them without any problem.
    The only drawback is that because of the type of linkage they are do not have as much leverage as the modern presses like a rock chucker but these old presses should serve you well.

    If you don't like these old timers I am sure that you will be able to sell them pretty fast (just send me a PM and perhaps I can take one).

    Cheers!
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    I'm gonna clean em up a bit and see how smooth they are. Seem to be built like brick {outhouse}.
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    Looking for Ideal mold 419181 (44 Evans Long)
    "Joined Dates" are deceiving if you factor-in "lurk" dates.
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  7. 03-14-2017, 05:01 PM #7
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    Dunbar's are in demand, they bring good money on eBay. The press in the center is a Easton Little Giant - seriously modified. Unfortunately that takes away from its value.
    You have a good lot of stuff there. Some things that I would be interested in. The homemade powder measures, Easton dies.
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  8. 03-14-2017, 07:54 PM #8
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    If by chance you have a 17 Zipper FL die in that pile you're willing to sell, I'm interested. I have the the Easton Seater die but would be interested in a complete set. Thanks, Ray
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    Dunbars are very nice, very strong presses. I had two I restored. Sold one, have one for sale.

    Here is my thread on restoring them.

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  10. 03-14-2017, 11:11 PM #10
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    Good lord! Look at that pile of dies! The locking rings are worth a ton of money alone!
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