Universal/Hollywood Gun Shop Press Timeline [Archive]

HGS

10-26-2014, 01:38 PM

Thought I would come out of my Hollywood closet and show what "Most" of the Hollywood presses produced look like next to each other and in order of production.. ( at least as far as I can determine)

Missing is the last variations of the Senior turret, progressive's, auto's & now the Tall 20mm senior.

Note .. All the top 16 presses are bolted down and in use, set up for 30 calibers with Hollywood dies. The rest are for displaying Hollywood tooling and other period pieces.

Any new info or suggested corrections welcomed.

HGS

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Digger

10-26-2014, 01:40 PM

Okaaaaay .... I am speechless .....:shock:

LUBEDUDE

10-26-2014, 01:54 PM

Awesome HGS, I love that display!

WHAT A COLLECTION!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Can I come over and coonfinger those?:)

seagiant

10-26-2014, 02:17 PM

Hi HGS,
I think you just made LubeDude come to Jesus! As they used to say when I was a boy in Georgia!

salpal48

10-26-2014, 02:31 PM

In all my Years Of Loading. Most People might have 1 or 2 . It is Truly a fantastic collection
Close up would be appreciated
Thanks For sharing
Sal

MDphotographer

10-26-2014, 02:40 PM

I think I just got a woody lol

starmac

10-26-2014, 02:40 PM

Man, you would think you could trade all that old stuff and get something more modern, maybe a lee classic cast or something. Just drooling here.

beroen

10-26-2014, 02:43 PM

Wow Now that I have seen this why did they go out of business?
do you have more money and time into your press collection or guns I have to ask.

Sweetpea

10-26-2014, 02:48 PM

HGS, you looking for an adult son to adopt?:popcorn:

Digger

10-26-2014, 03:23 PM

Now we know where the Hollywood museum is .... How much do you charge for admission ?
(why is it always the quiet ones ?) ...:popcorn:

Pressman

10-26-2014, 06:13 PM

I will add to the collection a Hollywood that some scoundrel sniper beat me out of on fleabay two years ago. It is a Universal with a brass Hollywood name tag over the center handle hole. This could possibly be the first Hollywood. Or maybe it is not, just a late Universal.
Ken

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MOcaster

10-26-2014, 06:49 PM

HGS, what is your address? If you wake up one morning and they're all gone, it wasn't me! :) I think you could sell all those and use the money to start up Hollywood again, and still have money left over! I am so jealous.

.50bmg

10-26-2014, 06:57 PM

Nice!!!

Tracvision

10-26-2014, 07:21 PM

HGS, I think you should change your forum name to "Mr. Hollywood".

Kevin Rohrer

10-26-2014, 09:26 PM

I want that tall one in the middle!!!!!

HGS

10-27-2014, 12:00 PM

Thanks Guys;

These Hollywoods are set up for display and use if one is so inclined. I do most of my loading/reloading tasks in my cave with other Presses and tooling. I do use an almost new condition HW single senior and a 2nd model 1935 universal 3 holer on one of my benches for odd loading chores.

LUBEDUDE; Willing to trade Finger for Finger as your HW collection is just as impressive. I would be all over your presses like a blind man with a Bim-Bo.

Beroen; Must be presses as I have been shooting the same .06 now for 50 years.

Ken; Close, but no Cigar. My first press has no Hollywood tags or markings, and it is not a patented 1935 Universal. It is a Selmar Siebert Universal made in the early 1930's. No hole for handle or handle as they did not show up until siebert redesigned it as his Patented 1935 model.

HGS

Chev. William

10-27-2014, 06:33 PM

Wow Now that I have seen this why did they go out of business?
do you have more money and time into your press collection or guns I have to ask.

Sadly, the Shop Fire they had in September or October 2013 left them with no currently usable Shop (Red Tagged by the Building and Safety Inspector), no Power (It was CUT by Dept. of water And Power at the request of the Fire Department) and no access to start Clean up until they got a permit, which took about three weeks, so the stock which was stored in old Bread pans was rusted by the time they could gain access.

The Roof colapsed onto the tops of the machine tools venting the heat away from most of them, but it took a few months to get all the burned/melted roofing and wood residue out of the way, then they found the rusted Stock and Inventory. At taht point, clearing the space became necessary and all the Tools and machinery were sold to a Dealer and removed, except one 12 inch by 57 inch Craftsman Commercial Lathe I bought and am slowly restoring to usable condition, it is now about 70 percent disassembled and about 25 percent cleaned and primed parts waiting for replacements and reassembly.

The Property they Occupy is 'on the Market' for Sale as his Wife and Daughter want to sue the money from the sale to buy a Home, they are living in a rental 'condo' at the moment.

Joe is still putting together cleaned up parts into a few remaining Presses and Dies so If you need something, please call him to check on what is available.
There is now a Temporary Power Drop on site so he can use hand tools and small power tools on site now. He is there most days of the Week, puttering and caring for their two dogs.

Best Regards,
Chev. William

Tracvision

10-27-2014, 07:00 PM

HGS

10-29-2014, 10:54 AM

HGS, Sorry for throwing that 20mm senior into the loop!!! Question on the powder drops. Are all of plastic tubes identical in diameter? I have some of the later powder measures that have 2 different diameters.

Tracvision;

I measured all of my hollywood powder measure's and found that the second model tubes measures at 1.95" and the rest all come out at 2.00".

You might check with Lubedude as he posted pictures of his HW auto seniors powder measures which are different then the powder measures that I have.

HGS

Tracvision

10-29-2014, 10:04 PM

Tracvision;

I measured all of my hollywood powder measure's and found that the second model tubes measures at 1.95" and the rest all come out at 2.00".

You might check with Lubedude as he posted pictures of his HW auto seniors powder measures which are different then the powder measures that I have.

HGS

I'm getting two different sizes also.

Tracvision

10-30-2014, 08:18 AM

This bit came from Hollywood Gun SHop. They obviously had more than one size. This is less than two inches. I'll get an accurate size next stop at the shop. Two of the measures are wrinkle coated, two are not, the third is still wrapped in the original waxed paper for storage. Its been that way for many decades.
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Tracvision

10-30-2014, 11:16 AM

ray h

10-30-2014, 12:03 PM

Chev. W-- some years ago the roof in their shop was bad and Joe had tarps over bins and equipment. What happen to turn table, with presses on it, that was in the office? Sorry to hear Joe lost so much. He refinished my Universal for me while I was on vacation out there.

LUBEDUDE

10-30-2014, 12:23 PM

Thanks Tracvision! That is a towering Senior Turret!

LUBEDUDE

10-30-2014, 12:27 PM

Chev. W-- ....,,,,,,,What happen to turn table, with presses on it, that was in the office? .

Joe sold the presses off to a guy in WA and a guy in L.A. along with the the cool "Lazy Susan" aluminum table.

scarry scarney

10-30-2014, 12:44 PM

Sadly, the Shop Fire they had in September or October 2013 left them with no currently usable Shop (Red Tagged by the Building and Safety Inspector), no Power (It was CUT by Dept. of water And Power at the request of the Fire Department) and no access to start Clean up until they got a permit, which took about three weeks, so the stock which was stored in old Bread pans was rusted by the time they could gain access.

The Roof colapsed onto the tops of the machine tools venting the heat away from most of them, but it took a few months to get all the burned/melted roofing and wood residue out of the way, then they found the rusted Stock and Inventory. At taht point, clearing the space became necessary and all the Tools and machinery were sold to a Dealer and removed, except one 12 inch by 57 inch Craftsman Commercial Lathe I bought and am slowly restoring to usable condition, it is now about 70 percent disassembled and about 25 percent cleaned and primed parts waiting for replacements and reassembly.

The Property they Occupy is 'on the Market' for Sale as his Wife and Daughter want to sue the money from the sale to buy a Home, they are living in a rental 'condo' at the moment.

Joe is still putting together cleaned up parts into a few remaining Presses and Dies so If you need something, please call him to check on what is available.
There is now a Temporary Power Drop on site so he can use hand tools and small power tools on site now. He is there most days of the Week, puttering and caring for their two dogs.

Best Regards,
Chev. William

Oh, wow. That's the first I heard of the fire. Years ago, I need a shell holder for my Senior Turret. I gave Joe a call, and he sent me the shell holder and even a user manual for my press. To think all that history to go up in smoke. My heart goes out to him and his family

HGS

10-30-2014, 01:24 PM

LUBEDUDE;

Thanks alot for saving me a long trip, as I was thinking of driving a couple thousand miles round trip to visit with Joe and see if there was anything I could help him with. At least thank him for keeping Hollywood reloading presses alive for as long as he did.

HGS

smokeywolf

10-30-2014, 01:39 PM

Now that's the kind of Hollywood porn I can appreciate. I'll be looking at these pics off & on for days.

Jim Kitchen

11-01-2014, 09:03 PM

HGS,

What a great treat to find when I logged in tonight!! I'm mildly annoyed with Lubedude for not letting me know about this thread but what a great surprise. Here I thought only he and I had it this bad!

I love how you have your Super Turret in the middle. It's nice to see another Super Turret owner having one one display. I think you're number 5 or 6 that we know of now.

i would love to talk to you about documentation, variations, etc. I'll send you a PM when i get off mobile.

again I can't find words for how great a thing this was to see tonight. It's really a spectacular collection. I think Lubedude and I combined might come close but you're still in the lead.

Thanks from another Holywood collector.

Tracvision

11-10-2014, 09:59 PM

I think I just got a woody lol

A Hollywoody.:-o

AfricanHunter

07-20-2015, 12:36 PM

Sadly, the Shop Fire they had in September or October 2013 left them with no currently usable Shop (Red Tagged by the Building and Safety Inspector), no Power (It was CUT by Dept. of water And Power at the request of the Fire Department) and no access to start Clean up until they got a permit, which took about three weeks, so the stock which was stored in old Bread pans was rusted by the time they could gain access.

The Roof colapsed onto the tops of the machine tools venting the heat away from most of them, but it took a few months to get all the burned/melted roofing and wood residue out of the way, then they found the rusted Stock and Inventory. At taht point, clearing the space became necessary and all the Tools and machinery were sold to a Dealer and removed, except one 12 inch by 57 inch Craftsman Commercial Lathe I bought and am slowly restoring to usable condition, it is now about 70 percent disassembled and about 25 percent cleaned and primed parts waiting for replacements and reassembly.

The Property they Occupy is 'on the Market' for Sale as his Wife and Daughter want to sue the money from the sale to buy a Home, they are living in a rental 'condo' at the moment.

Joe is still putting together cleaned up parts into a few remaining Presses and Dies so If you need something, please call him to check on what is available.
There is now a Temporary Power Drop on site so he can use hand tools and small power tools on site now. He is there most days of the Week, puttering and caring for their two dogs.

Best Regards,
Chev. William

Do you have a phone #. I need a decap stem and expander for a die. I didn't know they had a big fire.
Thanks,

Leroy

beeser

07-20-2015, 08:54 PM

I'm not totally up to speed on Hollywood yet but I don't think they're still in business. Maybe keep an eye on eBay for what you need?

3006guns

07-21-2015, 09:44 AM

That has to be the most impressive collection of Hollywood equipment I've seen......and beautifully displayed too. I take it you're either not married, or....?

Seriously, I love seeing shooters and reloaders who take pride in their craft. From all of who respect the "old iron", thank you for posting.

Think I'll swap out my Rock Chucker for my Senior today and exercise it a bit.

tigweldit

07-21-2015, 10:11 AM

Wow! And like Wow. I never thought I would be envious of a collection of presses. But I am. Nice job.

Pressman

07-23-2015, 09:30 PM

Beeser, Tracvision is Hollywood. He has purchased the remaining press inventory. No new Hollywood Gun Shop presses have been made in many years. Tracvision has enough parts to assemble some presses that he has been selling on eBay.

He and I have worked out the Hollywood time line, though some recently found information requires an update.

Ken

What Cheer

08-09-2015, 09:10 PM

HGS,

I would be interested in the characteristics of the powder measure you refer to as a second model.

Thanks, and best regards,

What Cheer

starmac

08-10-2015, 10:14 PM

John Wayne

12-31-2015, 08:09 PM

Time to revive this thread and ask if anyone knows the manufacturer of the paint used on Hollywoods.

GOPHER SLAYER

12-31-2015, 08:53 PM

Was the Hollywood Gun shop actually located in Pasadena? It seems that I would there and look around in the late 1950s.

smokeywolf

01-01-2016, 02:16 PM

Tracvision can probably answer this with more certainty (and accuracy) than I, but if memory serves, they were in or near Sun Valley which is a suburb that is North of and actually separated from Hollywood by Burbank in Eastern San Fernando Valley.

Kevin Rohrer

01-02-2016, 10:39 AM

Time to revive this thread and ask if anyone knows the manufacturer of the paint used on Hollywoods.

Try this:

http://www.tcpglobal.com/VHT-SP201.html#.VofhAjZuVSU

John Wayne

01-03-2016, 08:19 PM

Thanks Kevin!

flint45

01-06-2016, 01:27 PM

Ausome presses what a colection.

chuckdolf

02-01-2016, 10:15 PM

Wow, to that collection. Found this thread while looking for info on Hollywood as I just acquired a 12g auto press in a reloading stuff buy. Have been using a Hornady 366 for years. Should I switch or sell? Looks very complete but I'm not familiar with it's operation. Load a lot of shotshells and this looks pretty heavy duty. Have any idea on value? Have not been able to find any shotshell presses anywhere online.

Also got a Star in 45 and 38, a Texan something, a beautiful Ohaus beam scale in a factory wooden box, and other stuff. Was primarily after the reload components but it had to be a package deal so I went for it. All the stuff seems to have been acquired in the 70's.

HGS

02-05-2016, 06:38 PM

Chuckdolf;

Congraulations on the reloading presses you found, there should be a lot of people here who know the values of your presses.

About the Hollywood Shotgun Auto you inquired about, there is only one person I know of on this board who claims to have used one in this life, (Reloader Fred) he might be able to help you about using it. With Hollywood Gun Shop Auto's, my experiance is that you will have to have several friends around to help you with feeding it components. As far as value, it is what the market will bear. If you want High Dollar, list it on E-bay and hold on to your key board as It could bring a thousand or two in Good complete usuable shape. Good luck with it either way, if possible, post a few pictures so we all can enjoy another Hollywood Press that survived.

HGS

super6

10-26-2019, 02:23 PM

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Here is one that survived

LUBEDUDE

10-27-2019, 01:39 PM

Nice looking press S6!

John Wayne

10-18-2020, 07:50 PM

Hi everyone!
What Hollywoods have you found lately? I recently purchased a Junior from a member on this site which increases my collection by 33% ;^)

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MT Chambers

10-19-2020, 03:21 AM

That collection leaves one breathless! I'd settle for just fondling them!!

Pressman

10-19-2020, 08:53 AM

John Wayne you have a nice looking press there. Even better you have an adapter for snap in shellholders, changing the original H type shellholders is awkward and can stress your patience. You did good. It's quirky design, but it works and looks good setup on your bench ready to go to work.

John Wayne

10-21-2020, 08:31 PM

Thanks Pressman. You are a class act and then some! I'm wondering...Is there a museum that someday might hold every model of Hollywood produced?

Kevin Rohrer

10-22-2020, 07:13 AM

John: I see your signature line. This is the time of year when lots of Hollywood turret appear on Ebay.

harkom

10-22-2020, 07:17 AM

Can anyone tell me if tooling was produced for the Senior Turret press to reload 10G or 16G shotshells?

LUBEDUDE

10-22-2020, 01:09 PM

Can anyone tell me if tooling was produced for the Senior Turret press to reload 10G or 16G shotshells?

Yes, the second generation shotgun die set was made for the Sr T though it can be used on any of the Turrets. 12 and 20 are fairly common. 10, 16, and 410 are very hard to find.

Those hard to find sizes are a little bit easier to find in the first generation dies, which can used on any of the turrets and single stages with proper attachments, but not by much.

Since Tapatalk foo barred their photo uploading process I can’t post pics to show the difference.

LUBEDUDE

10-22-2020, 01:16 PM

Thanks Pressman. You are a class act and then some! I'm wondering...Is there a museum that someday might hold every model of Hollywood produced?

Members HGS and 50 BMG have most, if not all. As well as the new owner of Hollywood Reloading Tools.

John Wayne

10-24-2020, 06:29 PM

Members HGS and 50 BMG have most, if not all. As well as the new owner of Hollywood Reloading Tools.

Hopefully those big collections can stay together and be completed if they haven't been already.

Does anyone have a source for the threaded plastic powder hopper and lids?

LUBEDUDE

10-24-2020, 07:49 PM

Hopefully those big collections can stay together and be completed if they haven't been already.

Does anyone have a source for the threaded plastic powder hopper and lids?

The hoppers are threaded, but the lids are not. The first and second generation hoppers had solid aluminum lids. About 10 years ago there was a guy on ebay making some for $20-25 each for a very short time. Add shipping and I guess it made the price too high.

The third generation PM did not have threaded hoppers and came with a heavy steel lid which had an o-ring.

John Wayne

10-25-2020, 07:54 AM

The hoppers are threaded, but the lids are not. The first and second generation hoppers had solid aluminum lids. About 10 years ago there was a guy on ebay making some for $20-25 each for a very short time. Add shipping and I guess it made the price too high.

The third generation PM did not have threaded hoppers and came with a heavy steel lid which had an o-ring.

Thank you for that info LUBEDUDE!!! I may have to start making them since I work in a machine shop part time. I'm swamped but I feel compelled to help others keep their machines up and running as cheaply as possible.

super6

09-25-2022, 02:36 PM

Did all the hollywood people leave us?

Kevin Rohrer

09-26-2022, 05:49 AM

Nope

abunaitoo

09-26-2022, 11:53 PM

I have one.
It's a automatic.
Lucky the big round shell plate is for 308/30.06.
This thing is heavy.

greybuff

08-21-2023, 11:02 PM

Just picked up a cast iron Hollywood Senior and was wondering if there is any way to find the vintage.It says Mfg. Hollywood Gun shop on one side and Hollywood Loading Tools on the other. Cleaned up very nice, lubed it and am using it. What a beast. Also was fortunate enought to get a Dunbar. Has dunbar stamped on the main operating rod. Another beast. Cleaned up real nice also. I like to leave them in as original condition as possible with all the little nicks and missing paint, so as to think about those that had them before me and what they did with them. For the age they are in excellant shape.

John Wayne

09-25-2023, 08:04 PM

The first Hollywood Senior was patented In May of 1951. Several versions came later, all fine machines. I am aware of a Hollywood History book in the works but a year or so out.

greybuff

09-28-2023, 07:01 PM

Well after picking up the short Senior and the Dunbar I was able to score a cast steel Senior tallboy. Now I'm going to get rid of the DUNBAR as i have used and the senior and while both are extremely smooth and rugged, I like the Hollywoods better.

rolltide999

10-20-2023, 10:31 PM

I have just picked up this press on flea-bay. I believe it is setup for 12ga. I believe it is complete except the powder and shot measure. Can anyone confirm this. I believe all the holes are 1.5". I hope to reload 50bmg with it, and do some lighter swaging tasks with it. Does anyone know where I can find a shotgun primer stem for the Hollywood?

Thanks

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