H&S progressive press.

[salpal48]

I posted this on The ARTIC site. Many members here are not members there.
anyone know anything about this press or have seen one

any replies helpful

[LUBEDUDE]

That is an interesting press. I've never heard about or seen one before. It almost looks related to Potter. Congrats on a rare find Sal.

[salpal48]

Thanks Lube, but the press is not Mine. It is currently On ebay . as a Buy it now for $1000.00

[LUBEDUDE]

Sure sounds steep, however in the hard core portion of the collectors market, he may not be too far off. Considering the rarity of it.

[salpal48]

I have posted a Thread On ARTCA . . Ken has reply and The discussion Is Open Yes the price is High But collectors will pay
Sal

[W.R.Buchanan]

Sal: What is ARCTA? is it a reloading website?

Randy

[salpal48]

my Typing is Not Good ARTCA = Antique Reloading Tools Collectors Associations. www.antiquereloadingtools.com
If your Into old tools Or info you should be a member
Sal

[Pressman]

I have been able to learn the story behind "This Old Press". It is interesting but more details remain and a lot of questions that will come in time.
I can say it is an aluminum frame, 50+ years old and gear powered by turning a crank. The shellholders are thread on like the Echo/Herter's. They may fit, I don't know yet.

It is unique and its history opens a lot of background to some other orphan presses I have.

Currently we are negotiating a price.

Ken

[maxreloader]

I like you guys, I feel at home here! This is an interesting press and I would
like to see where it ends up and for how much!

[Pressman]

Lubedude, how far are you from Denver City Texas? That is where this press originally came from. The sellers grandfather ran a gun shop there 50 some years ago. I don't know the name of the shop, yet. Just looking for more background.

Ken

[noylj]

Looks like a turret press that might have auto-indexing (just like current Lee turrets), but NOT a progressive press.
Too bad you can't add another four die stations...
May be of value to collectors, but $1000?????

[LUBEDUDE]

Pressmen, it's on the other side of the State, near the Southern New Mexico border. About a 7-8 hr drive, it scares 500 miles to death.

Thanks for thinking of me, I sure would like to see that press.

[Traffer]

My first thought was some kind of old Herter's experiment. But there are probably people out there who have scoured all of the old Herter's catalogs for something like this.

[LUBEDUDE]

My first thought was some kind of old Herter's experiment. But there are probably people out there who have scoured all of the old Herter's catalogs for something like this.

Pressman is "Mr Herters", he would know! He said on another forum that he is unfamiliar with this press.

[beeser]

Interesting press for a variety of reasons. Anyone know where it was made? Amazing that Pressman was able to quickly dig up some info. on this. I've been trying for ages to find something about an old Fowler automatic progressive but have had little success.

[salpal48]

From the picture i posted from Ebay. They is some writing @ the base But I was unable to Read them. The Only Thing i was able to get was H&S POWRGEAR.
Very Interesting machine . But no info on It anywhere
Sal

[Alvarez Kelly]

It sold for $1000!?

[beeser]

I have been able to learn the story behind "This Old Press". It is interesting but more details remain and a lot of questions that will come in time.
I can say it is an aluminum frame, 50+ years old and gear powered by turning a crank. The shellholders are thread on like the Echo/Herter's. They may fit, I don't know yet.

It is unique and its history opens a lot of background to some other orphan presses I have.

Currently we are negotiating a price.

Ken

So what's the story on the press? What makes it unique and what history does it open up?

[salpal48]

I was not surprised That the press got the full asking price. . I emailed the seller trying to Feel him out and put in a good Bid but was declined. It was very interesting and needed more research.
I am hoping One of Our member Purchased it
Sal

[beeser]

I was not surprised That the press got the full asking price. . I emailed the seller trying to Feel him out and put in a good Bid but was declined. It was very interesting and needed more research.
I am hoping One of Our member Purchased it
Sal

I wish you were successful Sal. It would've been in good hands. Based on the crude castings it looked a little older than 50 years, more like 70 - 80 years old.