Lot 1133:
RCBS .357 Magnum Reloading Die Set in Original Case
Description
This set of reloading dies is manufactured by RCBS and is designed for the .357 Magnum caliber. The collection is housed in a green plastic RCBS “Precisioneered” case featuring the OMARK INDUSTRIES Sporting Equipment Division logo printed in white. The set consists of threaded steel dies, including sizing and decapping components, and includes a shell holder. One die component is clearly stamped with the maker and caliber information: “RCBS 357 MAG”. The lid of the case has the number “357” handwritten in black ink on the top left. The dies feature knurled adjustment rings and lock rings with hex-head set screws. The Omark Industries branding on the case suggests this set was produced during the period when RCBS was a division of Omark, which owned the brand from the mid-1970s until the mid-1980s.
Condition report:
The dies and shell holder exhibit significant surface oxidation and heavy rust, particularly on the knurled adjustment knobs and threaded sections (Photo 2 and 3). Substantial rust is also visible on the stamped top surface of the die (Photo 4). The green plastic case shows scattered scuffing, surface dirt, and staining throughout (Photo 1). There is a visible accumulation of loose gunpowder residue and dark grit inside the case bottom and nested around the dies (Photo 2 and 3). One lock ring appears to have a split design with a tensioning screw (Photo 2).
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