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Yes that is because his is the newer generation base

Thanks for your comment! You have valid points, and I've thought about many of them as well! I will keep on searching because i've had two people very knowledgeable on Wilton's tell me they believe strongly its a Wilton Prototype, so I'll keep searching. Thank you again for your help!!!!

The feet on the swivel base are Wilton's style from about the 1970's and before for the 4" HD Wilton Model. They are actually identical to the HD model base. As for the sweep of the casting, yes this leads up to the jaw ledge exactly as it does on the Wilton HD #9400 model.

Yes I thought of Lane Tech, but I understand those all had Lane Tech printed on the side of the vise. I was told by one other person that they had seen one other just like this vise, and it sold for serious dough. I'm just looking for anyone else that might recognize this model possibly.

No I bought this from a guy who was selling stuff off for a elderly friend who had passed away in Chicago.

Yes, the swivel base fits a 4" wilton perfectly, and looks identical to the Wilton HD #9400 model vise. The swivel base handles are the old style, and inner threaded nut has the identical threads to the Wilton HD #9400 as well. Its all of these features that have led me to strongly believe this...

I recently picked up with this vise with the help of my good friend, and its very unique with the only numbering I can find on it being 102 and 103 on the swivel base assembly, and 105 and 106 on the castings. Is this a Wilton Prototype model? A few of the unique features are that the threaded...

I recently picked up with this vise with the help of my good friend, and it is very unique in that its numbered 102 and 103 on the swivel base assembly, and 105 and 106 on the castings. Is this a Wilton Prototype model? A few of the unique features are that the threaded nut is made out of brass...