lyman sizers colors?

[1maxhunter]

i my have seen this question asked be for but dident pay much to it. Lyman sizers what colorsdid they come in and how do you date them by that???

[Pressman]

45 - orange
450 gray 1961-1972
450 orange after 1972

[FergusonTO35]

I was wondering that too. Seems like there are always a bunch of gray 450's available but fewer of the orange ones. When did the 450 give way to the 4500? Was the 4500 ever orange?

[1maxhunter]

which is what most people think is the best one? iv seen a few more 45s for sale and they look like what saeco is making now? i have herd some people thing the 45 is the one not to have?? any thoughts...

[.22-10-45]

I believe there were a couple of different shades of orange on the 45..some of the later ones look reddish-orange. And don't forget the Grand Daddy of all..the Ideal No.1 1892 model..japaned black casting with nickle plated lube reservior.
I won't use my 72' gray 450..anymore..too much sideways movement from that goofy linkage arrangement. My 45's are used for lighter sizing..most sizing I do is now done on reloading press nose-first Corbin or Lee dies. The old 92' Ideal is still in use for
lubing .22 & 6mm. These 45's and 92' have perfect top-punch to die mouth alignment..and absolutly no wiggle.