Columbian 604 Vise Identification

[DaveDity]

Purchased a Columbian 604 at a garage sale today for $1.00 (yes! $1.00)

It is stamped 604 (which matches jaw width) but I see very few other markings. It looks like it had been painted black (OEM or user unknown).

The Columbian name is in arched letters (see photo if I can figure out how to attach it) which I believe means pre-WWII. Is this correct?
Are there other markings I should be looking for? How are the M series marked?

I have disassembled it (except not figuring out how to remove the threaded housing inside the main body...I have removed the set pin). Overall, it appears to be in great shape except for surface rust, etc. on exterior. Screw threads are in excellent shape. Only downside is that swivel clamp lever is missing.
Any help with age, other identifying factors, and general value would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Dave

 

[dscheidt]

I'll pay you $2 to take it off your hands.

You ****!

 

[J.Battousai]

This is what mine looked like. Once you remove that screw in the spindle. You see there's a washer in the front you just have to rotate it and then you should be able to take the whole spindle out.

 

[J.Battousai]

Here the rest of the pictures

 

[DaveDity]

I'll pay you $2 to take it off your hands.

You ****!

Thing is...luck of the Irish! I really didn’t know what I had until I got home and started researching it. I just knew a vise like that couldn’t be left there for that price. Sorry.

 

[DaveDity]

Purchased a Columbian 604 at a garage sale today for $1.00 (yes! $1.00)

It is stamped 604 (which matches jaw width) but I see very few other markings. It looks like it had been painted black (OEM or user unknown).

The Columbian name is in arched letters (see photo if I can figure out how to attach it) which I believe means pre-WWII. Is this correct?
Are there other markings I should be looking for? How are the M series marked?

I have disassembled it (except not figuring out how to remove the threaded housing inside the main body...I have removed the set pin). Overall, it appears to be in great shape except for surface rust, etc. on exterior. Screw threads are in excellent shape. Only downside is that swivel clamp lever is missing.
Any help with age, other identifying factors, and general value would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Dave

Thing is...luck of the Irish! I really didn’t know what I had until I got home and started researching it. I just knew a vise like that couldn’t be left there for that price. Sorry.

Turns out it is an M2 (see photos) but inside of front jaw assembly shows 504 and M.

 

[DaveDity]

 

[DaveDity]

I am just knocking off the dirt, grime, and what’s left of the paint. I was able to drive out the pin holding the vise nut but the nut isn’t budging. I don’t want to be too forceful so will sell as it.

 

[DaveDity]

I am just knocking off the dirt, grime, and what’s left of the paint. I was able to drive out the pin holding the vise nut but the nut isn’t budging. I don’t want to be too forceful so will sell as it.

Turns out it is an M2 (see photos) but inside of front jaw assembly shows 504 and M.

 

[DaveDity]

There is also a distinct 5 on the bottom of the

 

[DaveDity]

Thing is...luck of the Irish! I really didn’t know what I had until I got home and started researching it. I just knew a vise like that couldn’t be left there for that price. Sorry.

I'll pay you $2 to take it off your hands.

You ****!

Here are the remaining parts to be cleaned...everything in great condition except swivel clamp lever is missing.

 

[DaveDity]

Thing is...luck of the Irish! I really didn’t know what I had until I got home and started researching it. I just knew a vise like that couldn’t be left there for that price. Sorry.

Thing is...luck of the Irish! I really didn’t know what I had until I got home and started researching it. I just knew a vise like that couldn’t be left there for that price. Sorry.