WW2 Toolsets- MVMTS and GMTS (GMTK) Tool Photos. Post up your GMTK correct tool pictures here

[d42jeep]

Before the crash of Twertsy’s original Tool Archives, Username, Twertsy and I along with some others, posted up dozens of photos of WW2 MVMTS and GMTK tools. All of that effort was lost when that site went down and I’m not optimistic that they will ever be recovered in the new version. I’ve gradually been reconstructing my photos including WW2 Federal Stock numbers (FSNs) If possible. Please feel free to add your photos, comments or questions. I’ll start with some documents showing the earliest toolsets from 1938.
-Don

 

[d42jeep]

Here are some images of the later war GMTS sets commonly referred to as GMTKs.
-Don

 

[d42jeep]

Here are some tool pictures.
-Don
41-R-2990 Steel Rule 6" - L S Starrett

41-G-355 Spark Plug Gauge

41-G-350 Spark Plug Gauge - Auto Lite SP-1272







41-W-620 Short DBE Wrench 3/8" x 7/16" – Barcalo

 

[Username already in use]

Here's another period picture for you.

 

[d42jeep]

Nice one, Username! Next group of pictures.
-Don
41-K-370 Electricians Knife - Pal Blade Co US ARMY marked

41-J-380 Universal Joint ½" Drive – Indestro Unmarked 3217

41-W-1005-5 DOE Wrench 9/16" x 11/16" - Barcalo 27C

41-K-546 Putty Knife 1¼" - Red Devil PI-1¼F (Irvington)


41-H-1502 Handle, Socket Wrench, Flexible Head, 18”, ½" Drive

 

[d42jeep]

More random pictures.
-Don
38-C-300 File Cleaner

41-S-1640 Phillips Screwdriver #3

41-W-3017 Socket 3/4" ½" Drive

41-W-3031 Socket 1-1/8" ½" Drive

41-W-3019 Socket 25/32" ½" Drive - D-I 1225

41-W-3011 Socket 19/32" ½" Drive - D-I 1219

41-W-622 Short DBE Wrench 1/2" x 9/16"

 

[d42jeep]

Another batch of pictures. Thanks to Ryan for the improvements to the site, particularly in the picture posting functions.
41-B-307 Extension ½" Drive 5" - Plomb 5461

-Don

 

[d42jeep]

After a coffee break, a few more.
-Don

 

[d42jeep]

Next group.
-Don

 

[d42jeep]

More tool pictures.
-Don

 

[d42jeep]

Even more pictures. I’m trying not to post too many duplicates.
-Don

 

[d42jeep]

Next group.
-Don

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Thanks for posting those Don! It must have been alot of work

 

[Username already in use]

Here's a few sets of wartime DOE wrenches.
The GMTK has 5 sizes. ISN #s 723, 25, 27C, 28S, 731A, 33C
Duro Chrome (X)


Fairmount (sharps or pear head) typically found with an 'A' forge mark on the beam.


Bridgeport Hardware (BHM)


Bonney. There are 3 types of wartime Bonney DOEs. The Zenel line, the standard Bonney, and this odd 585 series.
The smallest of this set is not the 585 series wrench. It's a placeholder in case one ever shows up.

 

[Username already in use]

A few sets of wartime drag link bits.
New Britain


TRUTH


Walden


Mixed set consisting of Craftsman (H), Blackhawk, and Bonney

 

[Username already in use]

Some Water Pump Pliers
Champion DeArment (Wartime would have a 1933 Canada patent date)


Vlchek


Williams - these are marked 'chome alloy' so would be good for an early wartime kit as chrome was restricted later in the war




Lectrolite - unsure of the date time for these, but they look the part


Bonney - Still marked Chrome Vanadium (CV) but these are not chrome.


Kraeuter <K>


Indestro


Duro Chrome (X) - these are the pair I keep in my GMTK


Utica

 

[Username already in use]

You wouldn't think that the close quarter screwdriver would be that hard to find. In fact, locating one with the spec correct blade length of 1-3/4" length isn't so easy. There are tolerances for length, but a few manufactures made the spec correct driver.

Here are a few that I've found.

This UNITED driver ins't wartime verified, but some United Brand punches were found in a mostly intact GMTK. So, grain of salt.


Stanley


Bonney (likely made by Stanley)


Bridgeport

 

[d42jeep]

Nice group of stubby screwdrivers. I have the same Bonney in my keeper set.
Here are some more tool pictures.
-Don

 

[woody 73]

Please forgive my ignorance, but did the Govt. put out contracts for tool bids and only accept the lowest bids ? The reason I ask is because it would appear that the tools are not coming from one tool maker but several different companies. So how did the whole thing work, did someone buy different tools and put together sets for a Govt contract ?

 

[d42jeep]

Originally the Quartermaster Corps (QMC) and then the Ordnance Department (ORD) had responsibility for procuring tools for the army’s WW2 war effort. They signed contracts with virtually all of the major tool manufacturers. The manufacturers ramped up production to supply the tools necessary to help defeat the Germans and the Japanese. The entire country was involved in the war effort to a degree not seen since the end of WW2. I suggest checking out this thread provided by Lugz on the G503 site.

WARTIME SUPPLIERS: LIST A (VERIFIED QMC & ORD) - G503 Military Vehicle Message Forums

-Don

 

[d42jeep]

I’ve been going through some pictures and adding other brands of tools. Hopefully some of our GMTK collectors will be adding pictures of their tools soon.
-Don

 

[d42jeep]

Thanks for posting those Don! It must have been alot of work

I’ve put together four complete sets, two of which went to other collectors so a lot of documentation has taken place over the years. Doing WW2 toolsets is what got me started collecting old tools. Here are some more.
-Don

 

[Farmer J.]

This is a great thread Don, not had time to look through all of it yet but it's useful to have the fresh pictures of all the items in detail. It must be quite a bit of work for you to post it all, but want to let you know it's appreciated. After seeing them like this i might even recognise something originally from a GMTK 'in the wild'!

 

[d42jeep]

This is a great thread Don, not had time to look through all of it yet but it's useful to have the fresh pictures of all the items in detail. It must be quite a bit of work for you to post it all, but want to let you know it's appreciated. After seeing them like this i might even recognise something originally from a GMTK 'in the wild'!

Thanks. I correspond regularly with my collecting counterpart in Wales and he has a terrific collection of WW2 tools, many of which have been found in the UK. Here are a few of his WW2 tools. I suspect that you will be adding some once you are able to get out and about again.
-Don

 

[d42jeep]

Here is the next group of my pictures.
-Don

 

[misterbill]

Thanks so much for kicking off this thread, Don! Your photo exemplars are fantastic. I don't have near the quality that you have but I did want to comment that you'll sometimes find martial (i.e., "U.S.") markings on tools. This 41-B-307 Wright 5" extension is a good example.

 

[d42jeep]

Nice one, Bill. I don’t have any Wright examples. The Revere hacksaw I found in the wild and found the other pictures in an eBay listing.
-Don

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Nice stuff don. I have gotten a few nice ww2 items from across the pond.

 

[d42jeep]

Yes you have. I seem to remember a one of a kind WW2 Plomb aircraft set. Here are a few more pictures.
-Don

 

[d42jeep]

There are two popular choices for 13-O-1530 Oilers, Eagle and Gem. These pictures are of the Gem brand. The spout should be 4” long.
-Don

 

[d42jeep]

Here are some more examples.
-Don

 

[d42jeep]

More GMTK tool pictures.
-Don

 

[d42jeep]

Here is a handy spreadsheet posted in 2018 by g503.com user Rustman.
-Don

 

[d42jeep]

More GMTK tool pictures.
-Don

 

[d42jeep]

A few more.
-Don

 

[d42jeep]

Last tool pictures for today.
-Don

 

[d42jeep]

A few more for today.
-Don

 

[four.cycle]

Would I be correct in assuming that "Revere Mfg. Co" of Phoenix, New York is the same as the current day "Revere Copper" of Troy, New York, maker of copper-bottom pots and pans?

 

[four.cycle]

Would I be correct in assuming that "Revere Mfg. Co" of Phoenix, New York is the same as the current day "Revere Copper" of Troy, New York, maker of copper-bottom pots and pans?

 

[d42jeep]

Would I be correct in assuming that "Revere Mfg. Co" of Phoenix, New York is the same as the current day "Revere Copper" of Troy, New York, maker of copper-bottom pots and pans?

After a bit of checking, I believe that the two companies were not related.
-Don