Mystery Press- Who made it

[Offroader]

Hi,

I have a chance to purchase the pictured press but would like to know more about it. Can someone provide any additional information such as:

Manufacturer/model
Does it take standard dies
Can be used for rifle reloading

Any information would be appreciated

Thanks
Mystery Press.jpg

[rspar]

I'm thinking very well made homemade.

[freonr22]

http://www.doering.cc/dunbar.html

[Colt562]

is there three stations for dies?

If this is going to be your first press, I would pass and buy something new.

[Offroader]

This press has only 1 station. It does use standard sized dies. The only thing I am concerned about is the mechanism for the shell holders.

I am not new to reloading. I currently use an XL650 and RL550 but am looking for a beefy single stage press for making customized loads

[Na-vah-duh]

Is it practically free? If not why not get a rockchucker? you'll have a helluva time reselling that press.

[Woody13]

Offroader its more for swaging I think than reloading. If it helps and you do get it I would purchase it since I am just getting into swaging and need a press of this style. Im sure there not worth to much you can get a new corbin for 400 bucks two times this one in size and biefier....

[bumpo628]

PM "Pressman" over on castboolits

[Offroader]

Thanks Bumpo628 I just sent Pressman a message

[M1NM]

looking for a beefy single stage press for making customized loads

Get the RCBS Rockchucker - I've even used it to form 30-06 into 7.65 & 8mm Mauser as well as 7.7 Jap. All easy to do with the Rockchuckers mechanical advantage.

[gunboat]

Several makers made that style of press -- Dunbar, CH, Texan, hollywood and a host of others.
They often used a type of shellholder that is not readily available today.
It is like a capscrew, with the shell holder part as the "head" and held in with a standard nut about 1/2" diameter.
CH, i think, makes an adapter for this type that uses todays standard button type holders.
It can be a great press, especially if it is reasonably priced.
my tuppence

[Utah Shooter]

I would lean toward Hollywood or Dunbar. Did Pressman ever get back to you? I bet he told you to buy it didn't he? Looks like a fantastic press to me. You might be amazed at how these old presses can do a better job than RCBS.

[tankerman]

I would lean toward Hollywood or Dunbar. Did Pressman ever get back to you? I bet he told you to buy it didn't he. Looks like a fantastic press to me. Yuu might be amazed at how these old presses can do a better job than RCBS.

Yep, rock solid, no flex.