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What's odd is that models made in 1942 have "Chicago" on them. Also, it's my understanding they began model numbers on the body after the patent. Maybe they used an old body, but produced it in '45? Thanks!

I have a No.4 like that of the silver Wilton owned by "Sweatin' in the Desert" above. It's in great original condition, with some original paint and jaws that look virtually unused. No city on it and only "patent pending" on one side and Wilton No.4" on the other. Keyway says "8-45". No...