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Nice. So you saw my patent date looked like the same as yours. Before 1950 vintage, correct?

Also, it looks like I can make out a very faint "Y" in the right light.....

Wow Mintgrun! You picked that up and I never even saw it. Looking closer I believe that you are correct it does look like a "WP2". Great eye! Thanks Don. So I'll take it since the Pat. date is the same as in your pics, that the tool is pre 1950's. It looks like the "flutes" on the handle of...

Looks like your pics also have those same patent numbers. Didnt know Phillips provided shanks to others. Makes sense. Have any clue on who the tool manufacturer would be for the tool I have? No markings so maybe it will remain a mystery....

Hi Don, The patent numbers are: 2046837 and 2046840. Take a look at the other photo's in the thumbnails. Gives some more views. Brian

Hi Everyone, hopefully I'm in the right thread (if not please point me in the right direction) was trying to find out some information (age - scarcity) of this Phillips brand Phillips screwdriver and am running into some road blocks. I can find history of Phillips and such but nothing that...

Thanks four.cycle, wonder want the difference in the 30's version and the 70's version? Looks like the ones in the ads you posted just have "Indestro" name on them where the one I have has "Chicago" etc.

Hi guys! Picked up an Indestro ratchet. From what I have researched, looks like it may be the ratchet out of a No. 1236 Socket set. Alloy Art. reads that it should be from mid 30's to 40's. Any other info. from the resident experts? (hopefully getting these pic downloads down!)

Thanks alot four.cycle! Bookmarked!

Thanks all!!

Sorry Zeus, just read closer and you said it was on the rare side!

Thanks guys! Are these pretty rare? What is the approximate age?

Wholly Moley....finally got it. Too big of file I'm guessing. Will try and upload more photos

Well, guess I am challenged. Not getting the "insert thumbnail" and when trying to use the "Insert Image" from the bar up top it loads "grayed out" and come back with "Oops, encountered a problem"