Lot 1346:
RCBS The Green Machine Progressive Reloading Press, .45 ACP Setup, Circa 1980s
Sold for: $400
Description
A highly collectible RCBS The Green Machine progressive ammunition reloading press system, designed for high-volume production. The machine features a heavy, green-painted cast metal frame mounted securely on a thick wooden base. The press utilizes a multi-station turret head and is operated by a long lever arm with a black ball handle. The base is marked RCBS and features the partial patent number PAT 10247. The machine is configured for reloading .45 AUTO. ACP caliber ammunition, as specified on the original packaging. The powder measure system includes a clear/yellow plastic hopper marked RCBS with handwritten notation 700X, likely referencing a specific powder type. This lot includes numerous original accessories and components, such as the original, heavily worn cardboard shipping box labeled THE GREEN MACHINE: A PROGRESSIVE RELOADING TOOL. Additional parts include a silver/gray vinyl dust cover, a black plastic parts bin, a green plastic parts bin, three small metal wrenches, a black cylindrical rotor, a black ribbed adjustment knob, and a small rectangular metal plate. Of particular note is the small cardboard box containing an RCBS LITTLE DANDY PISTOL POWDER MEASURE ROTOR No. 9 (Part # 86009), along with four sealed plastic bags containing various parts, including at least two labeled Part # 86612.
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