Redding Powder Measure

[William Yanda]

LGS has a Redding Powder Measure for sale. Brown crinkle finish about 90%, internal micrometer, integral shelf mount, no cap for the reservoir, plastic which appears to screw into base. large knurled nut which locks a scale indexed 0-90+, some surface rust inside but everything moves, rapper/hammer secured to base appears to be an original feature.
I suspect from the '50's. Can anyone help me ID the model, provide more info on this item?
Bill

[Petrol & Powder]

I can't help you with identification of the model or time frame of production. If the rust doesn't affect the drum or the body that the drum rotates in and the price is reasonable; I'd recommend purchasing it. Redding stuff is well made and if you can negotiate a good deal due to the appearance and old age, you could end up with a very solid powder measure.

[Shawlerbrook]

Is this the one you are looking at ? They are top of the line precision machines. If it functions smoothly I would say buy it. $50 would not be an unfair price.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/REDDING-MASTER-POWDER-MEASURE-with-MICROMETER-ADJUSTMENT-/152420837012?hash=item237cfd6694%3Ag%3A2wgAAOSw44B Yk13y

[William Yanda]

Is this the one you are looking at ? They are top of the line precision machines. If it functions smoothly I would say buy it. $50 would not be an unfair price.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/REDDING-MASTER-POWDER-MEASURE-with-MICROMETER-ADJUSTMENT-/152420837012?hash=item237cfd6694%3Ag%3A2wgAAOSw44B Yk13y

Nope,-the one I saw has the adjustable part inside the unit. Looking on Ebay in the sold section, now I see it described as the Redding Flex Ring PM
Thanks

[Shawlerbrook]

Not familiar with that model, but anything Redding ever made was definitely quality. It is an unusual design.

[William Yanda]

Not familiar with that model, but anything Redding ever made was definitely quality. It is an unusual design.

One of the instruction sheets shown was marked Pat. pending.

[salpal48]

From Your description . You have a Redding Flex (Late 50' - Early 60's) Ring Powder Measure. Handle on the right side, Large Ring ( Steel ] on the left. from 0-100. Turn Lock screw as the Inner ring. All heavy steel inside.
Complete Very desirable Machine . Cast Iron Lid. Complete In EXC. Condition working with drop Tube as a collector $75-100. Incomplete ( without drop tube and or lid )$25-50
If the Plastic Powder hopper is Cracked Or missing. worth not Much or what ever you can Get
Sal

[LUBEDUDE]

The one Sal is talking about also has the nickname as the Bank Vault model because it looks like it has a combination dial on the side.

[William Yanda]

Thanks Guys
Bill

[troyboy]

I have one of these as well. Where would one purchase plastic for the hopper?

[salpal48]

That is The major Problem. The drum Is an Odd size. There are More Broken ones That complete .. There is always several @ gun shows. The Broken Ones The dealers Can't Give them away

[HP-Sauce]

I looks for replace reservoir by going to the thrift store and look at their selection of plastic drink bottles. Oftentimes you will find something that fits with some minor fitting.

[GOPHER SLAYER]

I have one of these also and I do appreciate the accuracy of it. To find a plastic hopper you have to find a supplier who makes them. I doubt that any maker of powder measures makes his own plastic tubes. There is such a supply stores in Yucaipa, Ca. They have just about any size tube you need. I am sure they are not the only such supply store in the USA. You must buy the entire tube however which is usually about five feet long. The last one I needed cost $21 as I recall.