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u.h co powder dram or measurer
reba
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hi so glad to find your site.i recently got a powder dram or measurer not quite sure the difference. it is marked u.h. co. torrington ct. it looks old. i cant seem to find what the u. h. stands for and about when it was made. dont know much about this stuff help please
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Is this an adjustable scoop? Perhaps it is a balance beam scale?
Perhaps it is a mechanical powder or shot dispenser?
What does it look like? What is it made of? Paint us a word picture.
Our lights turn on with the hint of old shooting tools.
Cheers from Darkest California,
Ross
There is a website dedicated to antique loading tools where you can post both pictures and Questions. ARTCA, Antique Reloading Tool Collectors Association site has many photos to help in identification, and members knowledgeable in company history.
It appears that you have a combination adjustable shot and powder scoop that was produced by several manufacturers over a long period, even to the 1950's or maybe even now.
I don't know how to post a hyperlink here, but you can google search easily enough.
A tool made in your hometown is especially interesting, and perhaps some local historian will be able to recover some lost local lore.
Regards,
Ross
On mine, one side gives you the drams setting for black powder while
the other markings are for ounces of shot in 1/8 oz. increments. Mine
has shot adjustments from 2 1/2 drams up to 5 drams for powder and also 1 oz ot 2 1/4 oz. shot. Same wooden handle and also made by D.H Co. Torrington Conn. (not U.H. Co. Check closer). Mine is nickle plated though. I guess it is a collectors item but no idea of value. I still use mine for loading 10 and 12 ga. black powder loads in brass shotshells. It is like a tube (with a bottom on the inner tube) within a tube that moves up or down for adjustment and turns into a knotch to lock it on either side. One side for shot and one side for powder markings. Hope this is of some help. If you wish a picture let me know.
Jeff