Aircooled6racer Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Hello: I was just wondering who has an old RL1050 press and is still using it. I just bought an old RL1050 that is silver finished(nickel plated maybe?) and it is number 867. The primer system is a little different than the newer/old RL1050 I have. I wonder if Dillon knows who has the oldest RL1050 press out there? Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Is the powder system different than your other Dillon press? You might have a RL1000, they were also serial numbered. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 Hello: It is a RL1050 for sure. The primer lever arm is different on the older model. It is taking a bath in my parts washer right now. It will look new soon. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Serial number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
get2now Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Serial number? Yes, my question too. Where would we find this number? Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 Hello: It is in the secret place. Ok, it is on the frame on the bottom facing the table you have it bolted to. It is etched in by hand. Hope this helps. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Mine (the only one not bolted down right now) has the letter "V" struck into it with a letter punch. No date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showclear Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Hello: It is in the secret place. Ok, it is on the frame on the bottom facing the table you have it bolted to. It is etched in by hand. Hope this helps. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showclear Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Hello: It is in the secret place. Ok, it is on the frame on the bottom facing the table you have it bolted to. It is etched in by hand. Hope this helps. Thanks, Eric Any chance we can see a photo of the serial number placement? I also have an old RL1050! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Nesbitt Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I paid $895 factory direct for mine. I'm not gonna unbolt it to look for a serial number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Mine (the only one not bolted down right now) has the letter "V" struck into it with a letter punch. No date. So you have a 1050 that is not being used... That's like having a sober clone of Lindsay Lohan lying around the attic somewhere, unused... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Mine (the only one not bolted down right now) has the letter "V" struck into it with a letter punch. No date. So you have a 1050 that is not being used... That's like having a sober clone of Lindsay Lohan lying around the attic somewhere, unused... True..So true.... But that fact must be tempered by I DO have (insert 4 other sex kittens names here) in my "Our Man Flint" rotating round party bed and they ARE in use right now... How ever nice it is a man only needs so much at any one moment.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Mine (the only one not bolted down right now) has the letter "V" struck into it with a letter punch. No date. So you have a 1050 that is not being used... That's like having a sober clone of Lindsay Lohan lying around the attic somewhere, unused... How ever nice it is a man only needs so much at any one moment.... I wholeheartedly disagree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregdavidl Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Mine was purchased in April, 1989. It's nickel plated and still being used (although not as much as it used to be). Regular cleaning and lubrication is all it seems to require to keep running. It was purchased after dealing with a C and H (Auto Champ I believe) and finding out a Dillon 550 did not load fast enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I bought a 1050 in the 80s and I'm thinking '87 or '88. It is nickel finished one. I had a C-H 3 stage press (they went to 4 right after that) and a 550. I still use the 1050 alot as it's now a .40. .38 Super, 9mm, and .45. I remember paying $800+ for it when I made only about $15,000 a year. My wife thought I was nuts paying so much for a reloading press. I still have the 1050........ In any case I went to buy a RL1000 (even more money) and they had just quit selling them due to the new 1050. Anybody know what year that was? I gave the 550 to my best buddy who then kept one in both primers sizes. I still use the CH for rifle stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 Hello: My press was originally bought on January 4 1990.I know that since I received the original owners manual and invoice. I also have a brochure from 1996. The press sold for $895 in 1990. I want to thank Larry Burchfield for all the great stuff I received with the RL1050 I bought from him. I just wish UPS did not lose the case feeder arm :-( Keep these presses working like the should be. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Burchfield Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 You're more than welcome. I just love to see a happy face. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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