I.d. Odd Shell Holders

[dieguy59]

I came across some unusual stuff in the gun room. They are shell holders that have spring loaded 'gates' in the sides of them. There are 5 of them. There are no mfg. marking anywhere except for the #'s. 2 have smooth stems that are approx. 1" long, and the other 3 have the shorter stems with the lock rings that we are used to seeing on the RCBS-type holders. Whether they fit a RCBS style ram I don't know.

I'll try to get some pics up soon.

Any help is appreciated.

Eldon

 

[Jarlath]

Look like any of these?

 

[Jarlath]

Or perhaps a shell holder adaptor by Herters?

 

[dieguy59]

I seem to be restricted in posting images. I don't wish to type the 1000 words when a pic would do. But here we go.

It's different than the ones shown. My guess is that they are for a progressive of some make. There is a slot in a flat spring-loaded metal gate like the primer is inserted through the side of the shell holder. The lower stem is smooth with a hole drilled in the side to, maybe, lock it in the ram.