Yes, another what year is this Snap On ratchet thread...

[Travisnd]

My dad recently purchased a random box of tools for me and this was in the box...any idea what year this is? Thanks

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

I'm thinking '40s or '50s. There's a lot of them on eBay...in my toolbox too.

 

[DieselSaves]

Date code on it looks like a WWII era government production, '45 I think. Could be wrong but it looks like a G under the selector.

 

[ganymede]

I agree, G date code. WW2 .

 

[HighwayTrout]

Would the date stamp be upside down though? It does look like a G which is 1945, however its upside down. To me it looks like a 1939 date stamp.

 

[snapmom]

Upside down is common. Its a 45

 

[ganymede]

Would the date stamp be upside down though? It does look like a G which is 1945, however its upside down. To me it looks like a 1939 date stamp.

Upside down is common. Its a 45

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[Steevo]

They put them upside down so that some dummy wouldn't get confused about why his selector says "ONGOFF" under it,

 

[snapmom]

They put them upside down so that some dummy wouldn't get confused about why his selector says "ONGOFF" under it,

That's a Ggood one.