If they were once fired shouldn't be anything in there. If you weren't the one that shot them it looks like the work of a bored 5 year old. Usually you'll find dirt, stuck tumbling media, bugs, spider webs etc. I'm thinking bored kid.
I still use the old 3 hole Lee turret press. When it stops turning the turret I have to change the little plastic gear tooth thing inside the clamp on the ram. I use the same plastic ratchet thing as the 1000 does.
I have found that some of the plastic gear things are slightly too big around...
If they popped I'd use them. I actually posted to give a shout out to Everglades Ammo. I don't know if their prices are the best but shipping speed is unusually fast. (Bullets & brass for reloading).
My son set up his own reloading room and got the newfangled (to me) digital powder measure. It was accurate at first but then began giving very erratic charges. Turns out that his cellphone was too close to the measure. Y'all should be aware this can happen.
I'm stuck in the dark ages with...
If it's all been shot and you're in immediate need of 3 more it's value will decrease, you might too. But if it's loaded ammo? Value could soon be PRICELESS.
I think you'll be needing to brace the front edge more. Sometimes you really get down hard on the press, down and up. And hand good light over your bench.
These days feed it any bullet that fits. You're lucky to find it. I have found some Hornady brass to be slightly short once fired and just short enough that it prevents a decent crimp on the reload. It may have been a one time thing but keep in mind the brass could be below length. With cast...