Greetings from northwest New Mexico! Not sure why the first photo is turned sideways? Am relatively new to this forum - found this site while researching the decent sized reloading collection we "inherited" from Ken Howell's son. Ken wrote the book “Designing and Forming Custom Cartridges for Rifles and Handguns”. I've been working my way through his things in an effort to get them sold and in the large press collection found this Easton Big Giant press.
I've not had much luck getting information about the press or much information about A.A. Easton for that matter. I was hoping someone here could help with educating me. When was it made? Does the green color (that is starting to chip) have any significance? What did/does it do (I'm not much of a reloading whiz)? I know it is missing the handle but what else is missing? I'm assuming the long skinny brass(?) piece is a de-primer? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance and God bless! Mark