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EDG
09-22-2014, 12:48 PM
Has anyone ever seen one of these?
Supposedly they were never marketed.117091
twc1964
09-22-2014, 01:07 PM
Well, thats different. Ive seen several old scales, but not like that. Interesting. Sorry cant help with it. Thats new to me lol
Hardcast416taylor
09-22-2014, 03:11 PM
I had read someplace that the R&D out at RCBS/ATK was trying to come up with a replacement for the 505 scale - this might have been a prototype?Robert
Rory McCanuck
09-22-2014, 04:22 PM
It would sure be nice to see it assembled, not just the photocopied photo.
What does the pointer point at?
Interesting for sure.
bbqncigars
09-22-2014, 09:55 PM
I would definitely remember if I had ever seen something like that. A very intriguing design. Any more pics?
EDG
09-23-2014, 12:25 PM
No other photos except the dark green paper box typical of the late 60s and 70s.


I would definitely remember if I had ever seen something like that. A very intriguing design. Any more pics?
EDG
09-23-2014, 12:26 PM
The pointer index line is on the right hand of the scale. You can see it in the box.


It would sure be nice to see it assembled, not just the photocopied photo.
What does the pointer point at?
Interesting for sure.
Pressman
09-23-2014, 09:54 PM
EDG where did you find that? You have the first RCBS scale from 1955/56. It was very short lived as it does not work all that well. Redding tried the same design in 1947 and replaced it 8 months later as they could not make the design work.
Top one is Redding, bottom is RCBS.

Ken
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EDG
09-24-2014, 11:58 AM
Pressman
All I found was the photo on an auction site.
The would be seller claims they were never marketed.
I know I have never seen a photo or even and add before.
Rory McCanuck
09-25-2014, 10:41 AM
Once again, thanks for the photo, Pressman.
Now it makes sense.
Maybe more complicated than necessary?
Sghinds
09-25-2014, 03:35 PM
I see this is listed now on a certain "auction" site. They started the bids @ $500 :veryconfu
azrednek
09-25-2014, 04:05 PM
It would sure be nice to see it assembled, not just the photocopied photo.
What does the pointer point at?
Interesting for sure.

Took the words and thoughts right out of my mind. How about putting it together and posting a photo of the scale??
Sghinds
09-25-2014, 04:11 PM
Pressman
All I found was the photo on an auction site.
The would be seller claims they were never marketed.
I know I have never seen a photo or even and add before.


How about putting it together and posting a photo of the scale??

It is currently for sale on a certain "auction site" listed as the "RCBS HOLY GRAIL"
Ickisrulz
09-25-2014, 04:24 PM
It is currently for sale on a certain "auction site" listed as the "RCBS HOLY GRAIL"

With a starting bid of $500...too bad there is only one.
EDG
09-25-2014, 05:31 PM
Totally insane unless you are collector with a fetish for stuff like that.
I have been reloading since about 1969 and I have never seen one or an add for one.
I walked through gun shows for 40 years and never saw one.
The guy that rides a flaming chariot pulled by unicorns must own it.


I see this is listed now on a certain "auction" site. They started the bids @ $500 :veryconfu
LUBEDUDE
09-25-2014, 08:51 PM
Before I would bid that kind of nonsense, I would want to see what I am buying.

The seller needs a pic of the scale itself!
Bayou52
10-01-2014, 08:27 PM
Has anyone ever seen one of these?
Supposedly they were never marketed.117091

Never saw one before. I would email the photo directly to RCBS with a request for information. They are very cooperative at RCBS....

Bayou52