Photographic Archive for the LYMAN IDEAL MODEL No. 55 POWDER MEASURE
Photographs have been taken of each Model No.55 Measure that we have classified as a separate entity. A standard series of photos provide a 360 degree view in 45 degree increments for each measure classified. Additionally, details of specific parts or features are illustrated with additional photos. The menu shown to the right is located on every photo page and provides a means to quickly navigate between different measures. The Packaging is an integral part of the study of these measures and you will see a menu selection [Boxes] for that as well. When we have noted important variations in a particular classification, those variations will be noted on the main photo page associated with that classification prototype. For details of the Classification System, click Here.
I would like to acknowledge Ken Neeld, photo to the left, who has been a supporter of this study project from the beginning. I would have to look through my records, yes Ken I do have them, to actually enumerate how many of the measures and parts shown in these photos came from Ken. Ken knows more about reloading tools than anyone I know or anyone that I know knows. Ken manages the ARTCA archive and publishes their newsletter. Ken has a history of sharing his knowledge with others in many forms and we appreciate him for that.
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The Main Model No.55 Photo Menu
Ideal / Lyman Predecessors to the Model No. 55
- No.1 Late Period
- No.1 Mid Period
- No.1 Contributed
- No.2 Mid Period (shared)
- No.2 Contributed
- No.3 Contributed
- No.5 New Haven
- No.6 New Haven
- No.5 Middlefield
- No.5M Middlefield
The menu above is a newer development and we believe adds depth to this study because of the unprecedented life span of this basic Ideal/Lyman design. As with all elements of this website, help is needed.
Pre WWII Competition and Predecessors to the Model No. 55
Competition Measures until the late 1970's
- Belding & Mull
- SAECO Early
- SAECO Mid
- SAECO Late
- Hollywood First
- Hollywood Early
- Hollywood Mid
- Hollywood Late
- Redding Dial Setting
- Redding Standard
- Redding Master 1st Gen
- Redding Master 2nd Gen
- Redding Master 3rd Gen
- Dunbar
- Lyman AccuPistolPwdrMea
- RCBS Little Dandy
- RCBS 1st Gen
- RCBS 2nd Gen
- RCBS 3rd Gen
- RCBS Du-O
- Ohaus DU-O
- Texan
- Eagle 2 in 1
- Lachmiller Early Bench
- Lachmiller Late Bench
- Lachmiller Bell Super Jet
- Lachmiller LEC Super Jet
- Lachmiller Pistol
- Bonanza Bench
- Bonanza Pistol
- Potter
- P&O
- Veum
- ECHO
- Herters 39
- Herters 41
- Herters 40 45 55 65 80
- Herters 72
- BAIR Pistol
- BAIR Micro
- Quinetics
- Pacific Pistol Early
- Pacific Pistol Mid
- Pacific Pistol Late
- Pacific Pistol Square
- Pacific Standard
- Pacific DeLux
- Pacific Model B
- TECTO
- Brian
- C&H Shot/Powder Early
- C&H Shot/Powder Late
- MSS, Wells
- Martrin
- PRE
- Jiffy
The menu structures above represent an area that your web site host is interested in. I am not sure where this is going to lead but this is the start. I don't want to make this a wide open study of Powder Measures but he context above does present some boundaries.