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    "The Bullet Makers" painting from an old reloading manual

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    A few months ago I grabbed the image above from a post here. Recently I became interested in knowing which reloading manual it is from. After searching both here and on Google for almost an hour I figured it was time to just ask. Do you recognize the artwork? If so, in which publication was it printed?

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    I've seen that image before. While I don't remember which manual it came from, I do wonder what he did to annoy his helper. She looks like she is about to pour molten lead on his bare feet. Ouch.

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    It's called The Bulletmakers. Painted by Gayle Hoskins, part of the Samworth Collection.

    Better known as "The back cover of Lyman's Handbook of Cast Bullets, First Edition, 1958
    curtousy of Bent Ramrod and Cast Boolits
    http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...e-this-picture
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    Awesome! Thanks, mdevlin53! That's exactly the info I was looking for.

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    YUP! Like mdevlin53 said. The outside back cover for the 1958 Lyman cast bullet manual.Robert

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    Here's the front and back of my ragged ,well worn copy,,,,,,
    definitely seen better days.
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    i.m just sitting here watching the wheels go round and round..... i really love to watch them roll ,,,, J,W,L.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dsbock View Post
    I've seen that image before. While I don't remember which manual it came from, I do wonder what he did to annoy his helper. She looks like she is about to pour molten lead on his bare feet. Ouch.

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    That edition is one that I prize and often refer to for comparison.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Iron Mike Golf View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by dsbock View Post
    I do wonder what he did to annoy his helper. She looks like she is about to pour molten lead on his bare feet. Ouch.
    He fluxed and lit off the smoke, but didn't warn her. Almost caught her hair on fire.
    Good thing she's not a redhead or you know where that ladle would reside!
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    Quote Originally Posted by adrians View Post
    Here's the front and back of my ragged ,well worn copy,,,,,,
    definitely seen better days.
    That book has seen A LOT of use!!

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    I'd be more worried about some of the moulten lead on my bare feet!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by telebasher View Post
    I'd be more worried about some of the moulten lead on my bare feet!!
    My thought exactly!
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    It's only slightly raggedier than mine. I've always wondered what's holding that mold closed. And boy, I'd hate to have to get that rifle off the wall over the mantlepiece in a hurry!
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    Quote Originally Posted by uscra112 View Post
    It's only slightly raggedier than mine. I've always wondered what's holding that mold closed. And boy, I'd hate to have to get that rifle off the wall over the mantlepiece in a hurry!
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    Looking at the art itself, these's a Pennsylvania rifle over the mantle, and he's apparently teaching her how to mould boolits. A very sensible thing.

    Whilst in college some years back, I read the Virginia Militia Act of 1781, I believe it was. (I have copies of 5 different versions, from various years.) In it, the Act stated that every private was to equip himself with a gun of a style and caliber suitable for militia service. I further stipulated that he was to equip himself with a mould for boolit making, and such tools necessary to keep the gun servicable. And, when called to duty, he was to have a supply of boolits and lead, and powder enough for three days use. (I suppose after that, he was to draw from the Commonwealth's stores.) That man showing his wife how to do it is a good thing, even if they don't like it. I taught my ex to shoot, and otherwise be self-sufficient. She said I did too good a job, as she said 'Goodbye!'

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    Mikeym1a, thanks for sharing. That's some good advise that a lot of us enjoy following!

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    Brings back fond memories.

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    Thats funny, Mikey. I have showed various girlfriends how to shoot and reload. All left except the current one that said "cool" and told me I had to buy her an identical gun for every one I bought myself. After 6yrs it's gotten kinda expensive but it's worth it. Never questions what I bring home. "More Ammo"? Ok, I'll take some stuff out of the other closet.
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    I don't believe he's "showing" her anything.

    I DO believe she's helping him in a vital task, and that she's already very knowledgeable about a legion of skills/jobs required for frontier living and survival.

    Frontier women as a rule were very capable (by necessity).
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    Quote Originally Posted by BruceB View Post
    I don't believe he's "showing" her anything.

    I DO believe she's helping him in a vital task, and that she's already very knowledgeable about a legion of skills/jobs required for frontier living and survival.



    Frontier women as a rule were very capable (by necessity).



    I agree with Bruce. I think this painting shows how the early American family had to work together to survive on the frontier...........Terry

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