1940's ? Craftsman toolbox. Need help finding the ddate

[CraneMan2005]

Bought this last weekend at an estate sale. Posted a few photos came before but still can't find the date on the box. Here's a few pics if anyone can help
Me out.

 

[CraneMan2005]

Bought this last weekend at an estate sale. Posted a few photos came before but still can't find the date on the box. Here's a few pics if anyone can help
Me out.

 

[A E Numan]

It's usually the last two numbers stamped behind the "Craftsman" badge, I'm sorry I cant read it in your picture. It should be something like 45 to 59 or 60.

 

[LB-1911]

Bought this last weekend at an estate sale. Posted a few photos came before but still can't find the date on the box. Here's a few pics if anyone can help
Me out.

This didn't pan out?

If you look at the sheet metal behind the badge (on the inside of the door) it should be stamped a two digit date code along with the mfg.

 

[thehorse13]

I can tell you that this box is not in the 1952 Craftsman catalog. The handles appear early to me so I would guess late 40s.

 

[CraneMan2005]

No I looked and didn't see any numbers at all. I've looked all over the internet and can't see to find anything about it or similar boxes

 

[Cruzan80]

1949 Mechanic's Catalog, pg 26. Perfect match. the '48 catalog doesn't have a picture of it down, so hard to say if it is the exact same. It is the roller that came with the large tool kit on the first page of the catalogs.

 

[CraneMan2005]

Awesome! Thanks bud. Do you have a link to a website for it? What is one of these worth? It's in great shape

 

[thehorse13]

Awesome! Thanks bud. Do you have a link to a website for it? What is one of these worth? It's in great shape

The link to the 1949 catalog is here:

1949 Sears Craftsman Catalog

 

[LB-1911]

^ There is the specific catalog.

Awesome! Thanks bud. Do you have a link to a website for it? What is one of these worth? It's in great shape

Here are the rest of them

Rose Tools Scanned Catalog Archives (Sears)

Rose Tools put an extraordinary amount of time and effort into scanning the catalogs amassed here. While the website hosting this resource has been taken down, Rose Tools has given permission to host them here. Donna Rose Allen still maintains an active website devoted to quality new and old tools.
A complete listing of the scanned catalogs is also archived.

http://www.blackburntools.com/articles/rose-tools-catalog-archives/sears/index.html

 

[CraneMan2005]

Awesome! I'd love to find the top box for it. What's the value on something. Like this?

 

[Super Sport]

Awesome! I'd love to find the top box for it. What's the value on something. Like this?

I'd say it's worth somewhere between $200-300 to the right buyer. These don't come up that often and they only appeal to certain buyers. Most of the market wouldn't pay $100 for it, but those who like this old Cman stuff would likely pay more.

I've yet to come across one of these in decent condition and would certainly pay $200 for one. Nice find!

 

[thehorse13]

Here is my stack. Total spend, 50 bucks plus the cost of materials to restore the roller. Mine is early 50s though. Finding Cman boxes from the 40s and earlier is certainly a rare event.

 

[CraneMan2005]

Great. Thanks for the help guys. If you know anyone with a top box keep me in mind!