Reloading EverythingRotoMetals2Titan ReloadingInline Fabrication
WidenersRepackboxSnyders JerkyLoad Data
MidSouth Shooters Supply Lee Precision
Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: Dunbar press

  1. #1
    Boolit Bub
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Posts
    69

    Dunbar press

    I was wondering if any of you guys would know what my dunbar press would be worth. It has both the small and large primer seaters and one shell adapter.

  2. #2
    Boolit Master



    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Alturas, California...where the west still lives!
    Posts
    2,255
    About ten bucks......where do I send the money?

    Well, o.k.........maybe a bit more. Seriously, the Dunbar has developed a bit of collector status in the last few years. The ones I've seen on Epay usually go for close to $100.00 (in good condition) WITHOUT any shell holders or accesories. I'd like to have one myself just because I don't have an "H" style press, but I'd tend to use it rather than just stick it on a shelf to admire!

    If you're considering selling it, advertise on here first. I'm sure someone would love to have it.

  3. #3
    Boolit Master
    HeavyMetal's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Orange county, Ca.
    Posts
    3,944
    Are you looking for an insurance value or a possible sale?

    For an insurance purpose I'd use the price of any decent press currently on the market a "square deal" is a sure winner.

    For a sale price? No idea. Collectors stuff is worth what a collector will pay for it on the day he's interested in it and that will vary day to day.

    Availabilty of parts will also play a part in pricing. You mention one shell holder, I think the Dunbar was a two die set up? If so finding a second shell holder may be a huge pain, or costly, and both these issues will affect the resale price.

    Bear in mind, the current economy makes this a buyers market not a sellers market.

  4. #4
    Boolit Bub
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Posts
    69
    I bought an adapter to use standard shell holders. You need a full set that was sold with the press otherwise. Just needed a ball park . Will probably wait until the economy is better. Thanks guys

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check