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Gearhead1
04-19-2013, 06:41 PM
Okay forum members here's a brain teaser. Have some open window type seating /resizing dies that were made around 1947. They are chrome plated and have a script writing on them. I believe that they are early C&H brand dies. If anyone has some info on this please send me a reply. Thanks and God Bless

Pressman
04-19-2013, 07:03 PM
don't tease my brain, what does the script writing say. 1947 is early for C-H. They did make a seater of that type in the early 60's.
Ken

Gearhead1
04-19-2013, 07:58 PM
Just C-H from the info a have been able to obtain, Joe Weatherby needed somone to build reloading dies for his rifles. he contacted Charlie Heckman to build them. After a while they had a falling out and charlie dissolved the partnership and started his own business known as C-H The first dies had script writing and latter when he started his company the logo changed to what we know today the C around the h.

W.R.Buchanan
04-21-2013, 02:45 PM
Pretty sure Dave current owner of C&H would know all the history of these dies.

Randy

Gearhead1
04-21-2013, 04:46 PM
Okay everybody, Here's some pics of the dies. Thanks W.R. talked to him yesterday. very informed gentleman.

bbqncigars
04-21-2013, 09:50 PM
Wow, some nicely made tools by a master craftsman.

troyboy
04-22-2013, 06:49 AM
I have a set for my 300wby same as yours but they are Weatherby branded.