Lot 1496:
Vintage Reloading Die Collection: Lee Loader, RCBS .308 WIN, and Bystrom .44 MAG Sets (Mid-20th Century)
Sold for: $45
Description
A collection of three distinct vintage reloading equipment sets representing various levels of ammunition preparation technology. The first set is a Bystrom Quality Reloading Die Set (Professional Grade) manufactured by Minnesota Shooter’s Supply, located at 1915 East Twenty-Second Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404. This set is specified for the powerful handgun cartridge, CALIBER 44 MAG. The set includes four metallic dies marked SIZER, 44-MAG-CR., and 44-MAG-EXP., housed in the original pink and tan cardboard box featuring a deer illustration. The second item is a classic Lee Loader Complete Reloading Tool, manufactured by Lee Precision, housed in its original black box featuring illustrations of a cartridge and a shell. This hand-held reloading system contains a molded insert holding six metallic and plastic components, including the primary die marked LEE, various rods, and plungers. The Lee Loader is highly collectible as an early, portable, and economical reloading solution. The third set is Precisioneered RCBS Reloading Equipment, specified for the popular rifle cartridge, 308 WIN. CALIBER. The set is housed in a worn light green box featuring the iconic RCBS groundhog/varmint logo in crosshairs. The box contains at least four metallic die components, including two large split lock rings, wrapped in the original crumpled brown paper.
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