Early 358429

[GP100man]

I picked up a SC 358429 mold marked "IDEAL" ,it`s block #is 737, the lube groove is round , all the bands measure .3605 even the front band !!![smilie=w:

It is unvented & the pins while rounded look squared shouldered .

I`m curious as of the manufacture date of this mold ????

It has been cared for very well & I will continue such .

Thanks for any input you may have in advanced !![smilie=s:

I can post a pic if needed later .

[35remington]

Fifties or earlier if it's labeled "Ideal", I believe.

The round lube groove would have drawn Elmer's ire, so it's probably not the earliest run of moulds. The lack of venting is curious, though.

[Glen]

The lack of vent lines means it was made before 1949. The change from Ideal to Lyman stamping on the mould blocks happened in the late 50s (1958?).

[GP100man]

Thanks fellers ,I knew "IDEAL" put it earlier than the late 50s but the absence of vent lines had me curious !

Wonder why IDEAL changed the lube groove to round ??? easier to cut cherries & molds ????
Wonder if Mr. Barlowe had input on the design ????

& it`s true it`s as long as a 429421 !!!