OLD Snap-On Ratchet

[BiltFordTuff]

This is my grandpa's ratchet (snap-on) that he got from the army back in the 30's or 40's. It is still a good ratchet and its the only one i've ever seen, does anybody have one like it?

 

[buick215]

Check out this website. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...sfXwCw&usg=AFQjCNFvTARBuunN-A1ehNodx3ZVRZ-6ig It has a wealth of knowledge and will probably have your type of ratchet listed.

 

[4x4gearhead]

I have one similar though I think its from the 50's its an FV71

 

[Bruce Lancaster]

I've got several of that general style. I believe that shape of handle was used for both industrial and military ratchets (also some Blue Point and Par X stuff!)...military usually have no date code and has a "V" in the part number...
It is mechanically the same as regular ratchets of same time period, and I believe the ones with same head and repair parts also have the 71 in the PN.
I have kinda sorta started collecting military Snap-on, both the WWII E and G type and later stuff with handles like yours. So far, sort of groping in the dark with no relevant catalogs and no date codes on the tools.

 

[Deskmechanic]

I have one and like it. They made reproductions of it a few years back too.

Unfortunately they don't have rebuild kits any more. Mine has a bad tooth and snap-on doesn't have the parts. If it's a non-military one you can send it back for a replacement S80 ratchet, but the e/g date code ratchets are not eligible.

 

[csp]

I have one that needs a rebuild kit. My grandfather used it in the 40s as a mechanic at a local Ford Garage.

 

[4x4gearhead]

I've got several of that general style. I believe that shape of handle was used for both industrial and military ratchets (also some Blue Point and Par X stuff!)...military usually have no date code and has a "V" in the part number...
It is mechanically the same as regular ratchets of same time period, and I believe the ones with same head and repair parts also have the 71 in the PN.
I have kinda sorta started collecting military Snap-on, both the WWII E and G type and later stuff with handles like yours. So far, sort of groping in the dark with no relevant catalogs and no date codes on the tools.

So that would explain why I couldnt find the date stamp and it is FV71 kinda makes it even cooler, p.s. I paid $5 for it with a few things in a yardsale and it is in very good shape

 

[stricht8]

Check out this thread:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=78395&highlight=Vintage+cornwell+ratchets

 

[BiltFordTuff]

Check out this website. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...sfXwCw&usg=AFQjCNFvTARBuunN-A1ehNodx3ZVRZ-6ig It has a wealth of knowledge and will probably have your type of ratchet listed.

Thanks a lot, that might help me later on with my other snap on tools!

 

[BiltFordTuff]

I have one and like it. They made reproductions of it a few years back too.

Unfortunately they don't have rebuild kits any more. Mine has a bad tooth and snap-on doesn't have the parts. If it's a non-military one you can send it back for a replacement S80 ratchet, but the e/g date code ratchets are not eligible.

I have one that needs a rebuild kit. My grandfather used it in the 40s as a mechanic at a local Ford Garage.

Back in the 80's or 90's the Snap-On guy replaced the guts inside our ratchet because it was stripped and worn. If you look closely at my pictures you can see a difference in other 71N's.

 

[buick215]

Thanks a lot, that might help me later on with my other snap on tools!

Your welcome.