Hollywood Super Turret club update

[.50bmg]

Team Hollywood

[LUBEDUDE]

Awesome looking pair there BMG!

Thanks for the updated list. :)

[Kevin Rohrer]

No number - Tracvision

No number - Lubedude

Both are absolutely certain their presses don't have a serial number? It is tough to see unless the paint is removed.

[.50bmg]

Kevin, can you still see your SN# after the refurb?

Post a pic if you can.


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[Kevin Rohrer]

Kevin, can you still see your SN# after the refurb?

Post a pic if you can.


I can see it, but I don't believe the phone will focus in close enough, nor is there is enough definition (I put 1-2 coats of aluminum primer plus 1-3 coats of wrinkle paint) for it to show on camera. The numbers were hand-stamped into the base, but don't know if a jig was used or not. Will look later tonight after work.

Edit: I checked the press, and the numbers are easily seen using a flashlight to increase the contrast.

[Jim Kitchen]

I’m still thinking we need to do the shirts. Dark blue with the wonderful side view illustration from the patent drawings on the back and your press(s) serial number on the front breast pocket.

And it really makes me laugh that I have to add the (s).

[Kevin Rohrer]

I’m still thinking we need to do the shirts. Dark blue with the wonderful side view illustration from the patent drawings on the back and your press(s) serial number on the front breast pocket.

And it really makes me laugh that I have to add the (s).

I am good w/ that. I have a t-shirt shop near me that is pretty good about doing small print runs. However, I don't know about the feasibility for adding individual numbers.

I'd like to see over the left breast:

Hollywood
Super Turret #---

[trails4u]

I have pretty solid intel that #369 may exist..... Stay tuned.

[15meter]

Is the press on flea bay the same press? Found it searching for "Hollywood reloading".

Starting bid is $190.

[trails4u]

15meter... No, it's not the same press. The Super Turret is a bit bigger, and pretty rare. Only 100 known to have ever been made.

250779

[15meter]

15meter... No, it's not the same press. The Super Turret is a bit bigger, and pretty rare. Only 100 known to have ever been made.

250779

Thanks, I know where 2 Hollywood presses are taking up space in a garage, curious, how many different versions of turret press did Hollywood make?

How do you tell the difference?

And is the flea bay price in the ball park?

The guy that owns them is a bit goofy, he'll never use them, but may never part with them or he may sell them next Tuesday for scrap value.

[trails4u]

Thanks, I know where 2 Hollywood presses are taking up space in a garage, curious, how many different versions of turret press did Hollywood make?

How do you tell the difference?

And is the flea bay price in the ball park?

The guy that owns them is a bit goofy, he'll never use them, but may never part with them or he may sell them next Tuesday for scrap value.

Kevin, 50bmg, or LUBEDUDE should chime in here at some point I'd think....they know MUCH more about them than I do. They are very collectible, and there are several models out there. If you search 'Hollywood' on this site....you'll find several threads about them.

[Pressman]

15meter, the one you are looking at on eBay is a Model III, it is the first Hollywood turret press. There is a second listed at 600, buy it now. It is a Model C. They are both the same press, only the Model C has the straight back. The other follows the original Universal frame design.

The Super Turret is a massive aluminum frame press that is the last of the Hollywood/Universal press designs. It stands about 8 inches taller than the original Model III. The thing is huge.

There is one more Hollywood turret press and it's based on the Senior frame.
Ken

[Kevin Rohrer]

Thanks, I know where 2 Hollywood presses are taking up space in a garage, curious, how many different versions of turret press did Hollywood make?

The guy that owns them is a bit goofy, he'll never use them, but may never part with them or he may sell them next Tuesday for scrap value.

Can you get a pic for us? We can give you low and high values based on condition and completeness.

[trails4u]

#369 is currently in my possession. Future unknown at this point....shredded a front differential yesterday on my wife's truck coming home from a hunting trip in KY. #369 may be available soon.... :(

[.50bmg]

Pics?????


#369 is currently in my possession. Future unknown at this point....shredded a front differential yesterday on my wife's truck coming home from a hunting trip in KY. #369 may be available soon.... :(

[trails4u]

Pics?????

251631

.50...this is the actual press, #369. I haven't gotten around to taking more photos, nor cleaning it up. I know...shameful, but I've been dealing with other issues (health related). Unfortunately for me, #369 is being re-homed. Most fortunately for #369, it is going to a most excellent home where I know it will be used and respected/treated for what it is. Breaks my heart....but the bills are piling up, so you do what you have to do.

[Kevin Rohrer]

251631


If you look at the left side of the base near the front, you can clearly see the numbers. That is the same location the numbers on mine are located.

[Kevin Rohrer]

Someone got a Super Turret for pennies on the dollar from Ebay. I was going to post this auction before it ended, but forget to do so. Sorry.

I don't supposed someone here snagged it?

[danomano]

I was tempted to throw in on that one that just ended. 1500 was good deal. but alas it was not meant to be.

[Kevin Rohrer]

#352 is for sale on Ebay. They are asking $6k. I'd consider that price if it were in immaculate shape and complete. $5500 is a more fair value.

Go get-it, guys!

Sorry Kevin, I had to take your link out, it's the rules.

Ken

[rancher1913]

im good with my big max's

[Gtrubicon]

I started “watching” it very shortly after it was listed, the next day I received an email with a special offer from the seller, iirc it was $150 off or so, I took it as him being in a hurry to sell.

[danomano]

I started “watching” it very shortly after it was listed, the next day I received an email with a special offer from the seller, iirc it was $150 off or so, I took it as him being in a hurry to sell.

I go that offer too. I took it as they are fishing for a taker. I assumed everyone got it.

[abunaitoo]

That looks like a big, heavy duty, press.
How much does it weigh?????

I have a Hollywood progressive.
Posted it here a while ago.
It has some weight to it.
Do you know if there is a data base for the progressives ????

[Kevin Rohrer]

That looks like a big, heavy duty, press.
How much does it weigh?????


The press-body is aluminum. Am guessing the weight is >75lbs.

[abunaitoo]

Body is aluminum and it weighs #75!!!!!
Sure don't want to drop that on a foot.
Imagine if the body was steel.:shock:

[LUBEDUDE]

That looks like a big, heavy duty, press.
How much does it weigh?????

I have a Hollywood progressive.
Posted it here a while ago.
It has some weight to it.
Do you know if there is a data base for the progressives ????

My Super Turret weighs 50 pounds. Add 5 pounds for swage bars.

Abunaitoo, the press I remember you posting was an Automatic Metallic press (think of a Dillon 1050). When forum member, Trac Vision bought all remaining inventory of Hollywood Reloading Tools; I believe he sold less than a dozen Automatic Metallic presses. Besides yours, I’ve only seen one other which is owned by member, HGS.

The Hollywood Progressive is a bit like a Dillon 550 with the manual shell plate turn arms, but with the capability of reloading two calibers at once if the top stationary head is cut out for two primer sleeves. I have only seen two; mine, and another that I fear did not survive the scrapyard. Though Hollywood printed a sales flyer for the Progressive, those two Presses may actually be prototypes. Don’t know for sure unless other owners come forward.

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Hollywood Progressive ^^^

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Isn’t this your press Abunaitoo? ^^^

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Hollywood sales flyer ^^^

[Gtrubicon]

What years did they offer or produce the progressive?

[abunaitoo]

That's my press on the table.
Nice dog in the first picture.
I do have all the parts for it.
Also the powder measure and some dies.
Maybe someday I'll pull it out and play with it.
Had no idea about the history of it.
How rare it is.
It sure is heavy.

[LUBEDUDE]

What years did they offer or produce the progressive?

First off, it’s pretty hard to pinpoint exact dates when it comes to anything Hollywood.

Most Hollywood catalogs, flyers, and announcements did not have dates attached.

Most research into the chronological aspects are done by researching old American Rifleman magazines, Gun Digests, Shooters Bibles and such.

The Progressives were announced in 2/62, But another publication in 1966 said three Progressive/Automatics were coming. I believe that the Shotshell Automatic came first because Lyle Corcoran was into shotgun competition, and there appears to be more of those made than the other Automatics.

Then a review in 1969 said that Metallic Automatics were being developed.

Since we know of about a dozen Metallic Automatics, I would say that those came second since we only know of one or possibly 2 of the Progressive presses being made. My guess would be late 1969 to the early 70’s.

[abunaitoo]

Only two made????
UGGGGG!!!!!!!!
I was hoping to find a different shell plate.
I'm guessing that plan is out the window.
Last time I looked at it, I didn't see and numbers.
But I wasn't looking all the closely.
Kind of strange how it ended up here in the middle or the pacific.

[super6]

Buy your self a machine shop! LOL. I am just guessing here but that makes your press the rarest of the rarest. $1000000000

[LUBEDUDE]

Only two made????
UGGGGG!!!!!!!!
I was hoping to find a different shell plate.
I'm guessing that plan is out the window.
Last time I looked at it, I didn't see and numbers.
But I wasn't looking all the closely.
Kind of strange how it ended up here in the middle or the pacific.

Only 2 of the Progressives, Not Automatics like yours.

Trac Vision had some Shell plates made up for the Automatics (yours). He sold his inventory to someone else. PM me and I’ll give you the guy’s information that has all of the Hollywood parts now.

[abunaitoo]

So I have an Automatic and not the Progressive.
That makes sense.
I'm not even sure what shell plate I have.
I'll have to pull it out and really look at it.

[.50bmg]

Wow, the one on evil bay just went to auction....who’s next on this list....lol

[trails4u]

Wow, the one on evil bay just went to auction....who’s next on this list....lol

So.... #352 I assume is the one we're talking about? That's the one I see on Ebay tonight.

[Kevin Rohrer]

#352 is now at $4500, down from $6000. That's a good price, especially considering all the stuff that comes w/ it.

[.50bmg]

Currently one on evil bay for $900 bid.....

[super6]

352 went for $2000.00 Hope it was someone here!

[Gtrubicon]

I’m shocked that went for 2k, he has several other press’ listed, his prices are out there

[Kevin Rohrer]

I’m shocked that went for 2k, he has several other press’ listed, his prices are out there

That is an incredibly *low* price. I paid 2.5x that for mine, and after restoring it, would not sell it for <$6k.

[Kevin Rohrer]

I believe someone here bought the Super Turret that was for sale in Maine. He needs to chime-in here w/ a photo and the serial number.

[maxreloader]

I believe someone here bought the Super Turret that was for sale in Maine. He needs to chime-in here w/ a photo and the serial number.

A little birdie told that the buyer was from Georgia...

[.50bmg]

[=maxreloader;5059496]A little birdie told that the buyer was from Georgia...[/QUOTE]

Hey max hows that super turret coming along for you??? Lol

[.50bmg]

#352 has moved on to New York, idk if the new owner is a member here...273370

[.50bmg]

And yes 352 sold for $5875 shipped.....

[John Wayne]

I still haven't seen the Super Turret. Since I'm a machinist, I called another machinist to build a crate and ship it for me under the premise that I was in no hurry and he could fit it in as time allowed. It will get here undamaged eventually. Thanks to Mr. Don and Kevin Rohrer for making that purchase possible!
Also a huge thanks goes to 50bmg for helping me add to my group of Hollywoods at very fair prices!
He has 4 of everything I think?!!!
Merry Christmas to all of you and those who may be reading this!

[maxreloader]

[=maxreloader;5059496]A little birdie told that the buyer was from Georgia...

Hey max hows that super turret coming along for you??? Lol[/QUOTE]

Wasn't me.

[.50bmg]

Hey max hows that super turret coming along for you??? Lol

Wasn't me.[/QUOTE]

Yeah we know...

[jeepyj]

So, I'm in Maine and I have a Hollywood press but have absolutely no knowledge about it. I'm sure it nothing like the one you guys are talking about but here is a couple photos of a 12 station one.
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[John Wayne]

Jeepyj... You have a nice Universal Turret Model B there. It looks like a steel base rather than aluminum because the paint appears to be in excellent shape and not peeling. The Super Turret models are similar to yours but bigger and have a differently shaped cap that holds the turret in place.
Your Hollywood is certainly a keeper!

[eastbank]

275748 my two hollywood presses i picked up and they are now setting soaked in kroil, waiting for me to get to cleaning them up. one is a straight back and the other has a cruved back.

[John Wayne]

275748 my two hollywood presses i picked up and they are now setting soaked in kroil, waiting for me to get to cleaning them up. one is a straight back and the other has a cruved back.

Those 2 presses are a great find especially the wasp waist Universal Turret Model A. They will clean up and perform flawlessly.

[John Wayne]

The Super Turret with crate weighed in at 110#, serial number 328. Luckily it also had all 4 primer posts, all 12 gauge dies and shell holder and everything for loading 20 gauge except the large de-priming/resizing die. It also came with 8 of the 7/8"-14 adapters. Strangely it had an extra powder measure drum. I'm looking for the 20 gauge de-priming die if anyone has one one they want to part with let me know.

[Kevin Rohrer]

Pictures, we need pictures!

[John Wayne]

Hi Kevin,
I can't post the pics for some reason here due to upload failure. PM me your cell phone and I can text them to you.

[Brassmonkey]

https://youtu.be/NuSsZM1_jlk


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This turned up. Seems sloppy?

[rnangle929]

I'm just getting my father's old Hollywood back into service - what a machine.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210316/9f48dc01787e3be16dbdf4733bdf0c4e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210316/4aba06ef4c7e5881ae960c46b2213735.jpg

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[Kevin Rohrer]

To all non-Super Turret owners: This thread is limited to Super Turrets. Please respect the topic.

[Kevin Rohrer]

And another Super Turret has appeared on Ebay at $3400, which is great price as it has the deluxe handle and both tie-bars. <2-days left on the auction.

[Pressman]

That one has been on eBay recently and getting no bids, but plenty of watchers. It belongs to a member here.