Gun Collectors Dream Auction #87 General Gun Auction
Lot 1439:
Description
A group of four Lyman reloading dies chambered for .30-30 Winchester. The second die from the left is stamped on its knurled collar with LYMAN 30/30 FL, representing a full-length sizing die. The die on the far right is stamped on its knurled collar with LYMAN 30/30 DA, representing a bullet seating die. The two leftmost dies feature central decapping rods and pins extending from their bases, whereas the two rightmost dies lack decapping pins. All four dies feature threaded steel bodies and locking rings, with two utilizing circular knurled lock rings and two utilizing hexagonal lock rings. Threaded adjustment stems are present at the top of each die, with the far-right die featuring a knurled adjustment knob.
Condition report:
The dies exhibit visible signs of use and age, with light surface rust, discoloration, and minor oxidation visible on the threads, knurled portions, and lock rings. The knurled patterns remain defined with some wear. The decapping pins on the sizing dies are present and straight. The threaded bodies show minor wear from adjustments but remain functional.
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