Lot 1535:
Two Bench-Mounted Ammunition Case Trimmers by Forster Appelt and Lyman
Sold for: $30
Description
This lot consists of two vintage bench-mounted ammunition reloading tools used for case trimming. The first unit is a Forster Appelt case trimmer featuring a yellow-painted metal base mounted to a wooden block. The side of the base is marked with a bullseye logo between the letters FORSTER and APPELT, with the text LANARK, ILLINOIS below. It is equipped with a T-handle manual drive and a central spindle. The second unit is a Lyman Universal case trimmer with a gray cast metal base. The base is cast with the letters Lyman in a stylized script and UNIVERSAL below. This unit includes a universal chuck-style shell holder and a cutter shaft with knurled adjustment rings. Both units are constructed of steel and cast metal.
Serial number: [not visible.
Condition report:
Both items show signs of age-related wear, including surface dust, grime, and scattered light oxidation on the unpainted steel components. Visual inspection does not indicate any major mechanical damage, though both units would benefit from cleaning and lubrication.
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