Lot 1457:
Redding Powder and Bullet Balance Beam Scale with Original Box Mid-20th Century
Sold for: $20
Description
Vintage Redding powder and bullet balance beam scale designed for precise measurement during ammunition reloading. The scale features a heavy, dark brown textured cast metal base marked with molded text identifying the early manufacturer or foundry: “TER’S INC,” “SINCE 1893,” and “PAT PEND.” The scale utilizes a bright metal beam graduated for measurement, marked in increments from 50 up to 300 (likely grains), with an additional vertical indicator scale labeled “TENTHS” for fine tuning. The beam is equipped with two sliding metal poises (weights) and terminates in a hook holding a small, removable metal weighing pan. This lot includes the original cardboard packaging box, which prominently displays the brand name “REDDING” and the item type, “POWDER and BULLET SCALE,” along with features such as “Hydraulic” and “Non-tarnish,” and the phrase “O.K. Every ‘Vary’.” The scale is a complete unit intended for scientific measurement in the field of firearms accessories. Graduated beam range: 50 to 300 units.
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