Old re loading equiptment for brass shotgun shells ?

[Tnmountains]

Not sure this is the place to post this. I have a couple of old reloaders for the brass shotgun shells. I can not find any markings on them or similiar examples. Was wondering the age and hopefully manufacturer. They have been in the family probably since they were used. The shot measure does not go with the items.
Thanks for any help.
TnMtns

 

[Tnmountains]

This just seems to be the brass resizing tool and primer punch. What is weird is I have two of them The measure is CW I think not the shot gun stuff.
I cant find any marks or similiar items to judge age?

 

[Tnmountains]

primer punch

 

[SkyPirate]

wow! those are old!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The pics from my 1909 Sears Roebuck paper shell crimpers look similar. They also sold a 6, 7 and 8 piece set for paper and brass shells. Thats all I got.

They may have been ordered from an earlier Sears mail order catalog.

 

[Tnmountains]

ok saw your catalog and saw the powder measure. It looked familiar. I umm have one. I think you are right it was a set at one time. It always had the brass shell in one of them but do not think it was for brass. It does not have anything on the end for an attachment where you put an arrow. So around 100 years old. Not bad. So maybe not the same model but looks like a green check to me.What do you think??

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I would hold off on the green check. The loading sets came in pasteboard boxes and could have gotten thrown away. I like the prices. Sears Roebuck manufactured there own, it says.

Heres the powder measure top left. 10 cents.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Looks like some nice tools in the background. Is that a circular wood plane? Looks like a very old Stanley #113 type 1. Just a guess.

 

[Tnmountains]

Ok. Its weird that I have two identical pieces one primer punch and the powder measure.
I am sure I do not have a case. It seems it could have been for brass.
The shell was marked,, UMC Co. Bridgeport Conn. A. 12

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Im thinking its an older set for brass shells. The missing part may be for crimping paper but I am just guessing. But it has the basic resemblance to Sears Roebuck.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Ok. Its weird that I have two identical pieces one primer punch and the powder measure.
I am sure I do not have a case. It seems it could have been for brass.
The shell was marked,, UMC Co. Bridgeport Conn. A. 12

Post a pic of the shotgun shell headstamp and someone will date it. http://members.shaw.ca/cstein0/umc.htm

 

[Tnmountains]

Looks like some nice tools in the background. Is that a circular wood plane? Looks like a very old Stanley #113 type 1. Just a guess.

you sleuth yeah the 113 is a beautiful piece of work . Its huge. Here ya go.
Type 1 - (1877 to 1880)

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

They dont make 'em like they used to. Made in the USA, New Haven, Conn.

 

[Tnmountains]

Will plane and shave to this day. I like old tools and such.
Here is the brass shell casing.

 

[Dig em all]

Will plane and shave to this day. I like old tools and such.
Here is the brass shell casing.

Ahh UM CO / Remington Arms in Bridgeport Connecticut right down the street from where I live that place was booming in its hay day now that remains are abandon brick buildings.

 

[Tnmountains]

I think the Green Check is in order here. Thank you.