Press ID

[wrestler034]

Hey guys,

I?m hoping for some help. I got a press from my late Grandfather and I?m having trouble identifying it. Anyone have any ideas? The only marking on it is the number 11777.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190816/0136d14a37fb022a24744f6c12699ab4.jpg

[crays]

Hollywood Super Turret maybe? Is the paint job a refinish, or is it original?

ETA: After a quick bit of searching, I believe what you have is a Texan Model T. What type shell holder does it use?

[wrestler034]

I believe the paint is original, which points me to Lee, but I can?t find anything from Lee built like this one. As to shell holder, the Lee shell holders I use with my Classic Turret slide right into place.

[wrestler034]

It does not operate like the Super Turrets I was able to find vids/pics of?

[Irving]

Isn't Hornady the one with seven stations?

[crays]

Yes. The base assy kind of rules out Hollywood.

The handle, maybe even the arm, were likely replaced. The paint and wooden ball definitely scream Lee, but it's a Texan. They were red as well, but typically came with a black arm with a plastic/rubber bicycle grip.

Glad it takes universal/standard shell plates. A lot of older presses take the CH style.

If I recall from my research, the parent company was Sovereign Industries, or something similar.

ETA: ROTEX Manufacturing Company, address was on Sovereign Row, Dallas
Out of business since early 80's apparently.

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[crays]

Isn't Hornady the one with seven stations?There were several 7 hole turrets before Hornady even started selling presses.

Going off old memory here, and someone please correct me if I'm mistaken, but didnt Hornady buy out or adopt some of Hollywoods tech/design/style?

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[crays]

Apparently from Texan LoadMaster series. There is a pic of the manual on Graybeard Outdoors forum. Search "Texan Turret Press"

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[wrestler034]

Yes. The base assy kind of rules out Hollywood.

The handle, maybe even the arm, were likely replaced. The paint and wooden ball definitely scream Lee, but it's a Texan. They were red as well, but typically came with a black arm with a plastic/rubber bicycle grip.

Glad it takes universal/standard shell plates. A lot of older presses take the CH style.

If I recall from my research, the parent company was Sovereign Industries, or something similar.

ETA: ROTEX Manufacturing Company, address was on Sovereign Row, Dallas
Out of business since early 80's apparently.

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Yep! Looks to me(in my 5min google search) that it is a Texan Loadmaster Model T.

You guys are awesome!

Thanks!

[Irving]

I think Crays takes the award on this one. Nice detective work.

[crays]

Glad everything is on track for more info.

I learned more stuff today, so it was a win all around.

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[wrestler034]

Well, I?m not sure about the handle, but the shell holder is and adapter from RCBS.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1013032610

[Great-Kazoo]

There were several 7 hole turrets before Hornady even started selling presses.

Going off old memory here, and someone please correct me if I'm mistaken, but didnt Hornady buy out or adopt some of Hollywoods tech/design/style?

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Pacific press ( A division of Hornady) is who you're thinking of. I have an old single stage pacific laying around. if anyone would like a bit of reloading nostalgia to call their own.
https://thea.com/Presses-Accessories-Pacific-Reloader/

[crays]

That's the one!!

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