What is this?

ormandj · March 4, 2011, 10:50 AM

Hi,

A friend of mine ran across this at a garage sale, and I'm not familiar with the purpose. He took a photo and sent it, which I've attached below. Any ideas what it might be/who makes it?

Stick_man · March 4, 2011, 10:54 AM

Some additional pics might be helpful. Perhaps one with the handle raised, or a close up of the core part? Are there any markings on it?

My initial thought was that it might be some kind of sizer or swager, but I don't really think that is what it is.

Pongo · March 4, 2011, 11:11 AM

I think it's a MEC shotshell loader.

hogcowboy · March 4, 2011, 11:14 AM

I'll go along with Pongo. At least part of a MEC.

bull bob · March 4, 2011, 11:15 AM

It looks more like someone modified a MEC shotshell press to do something else.

Pongo · March 4, 2011, 11:56 AM

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It looks more like someone modified a MEC shotshell press to do something else.

I agree. How about a home brew bottle capper.

Doodlebugger45 · March 4, 2011, 01:08 PM

Well, whatever it is, I'm sure I need one immediately. But I might try to find one that is painted blue because I'm sure it will do a much better job. Whatever that job is.

Scorch · March 4, 2011, 01:16 PM

It's a MEC roll-crimper for roll-crimping shells with over-shot wads instead of star-crimping. Don't see many any more, maybe the person you got it from shoots black powder shotshells.

March 4, 2011, 10:50 AM	#1
ormandj Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2008 Posts: 119	What is this? Hi, A friend of mine ran across this at a garage sale, and I'm not familiar with the purpose. He took a photo and sent it, which I've attached below. Any ideas what it might be/who makes it?

March 4, 2011, 01:16 PM	#8
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,249	It's a MEC roll-crimper for roll-crimping shells with over-shot wads instead of star-crimping. Don't see many any more, maybe the person you got it from shoots black powder shotshells. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

March 4, 2011, 10:54 AM	#2
Stick_man Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 241	Some additional pics might be helpful. Perhaps one with the handle raised, or a close up of the core part? Are there any markings on it? My initial thought was that it might be some kind of sizer or swager, but I don't really think that is what it is.

March 4, 2011, 11:11 AM	#3
Pongo Member Join Date: October 26, 2009 Posts: 74	I think it's a MEC shotshell loader.

March 4, 2011, 11:14 AM	#4
hogcowboy Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2010 Location: N33 32.941 W 97 53.546 Texas Posts: 231	I'll go along with Pongo. At least part of a MEC.

March 4, 2011, 11:15 AM	#5
bull bob Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 114	It looks more like someone modified a MEC shotshell press to do something else.

March 4, 2011, 01:08 PM	#7
Doodlebugger45 Senior Member Join Date: April 15, 2009 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,717	Well, whatever it is, I'm sure I need one immediately. But I might try to find one that is painted blue because I'm sure it will do a much better job. Whatever that job is.