Blackhawk 7/16" drive sockets

[David Jackson]

I have a few of the 7/16" drive Blackhawk sockets which may be a cheaper version or something. The numbers on them are 35xxx instead of 4xxxx and the 4xxx ones I have seen photos of seem much shinier than mine. Are these some sort of industrial variety or bargain basement variety? Just curious; I don't have any 7/16" drive ratchets or breaker bars or anything so these are just a curiosity to me.

 

[Professional Tool User]

Blackhawk in its current form as a Stanley brand is supposed to be mid price value industrial brand for those who don't want to spend the money on Proto. Some photos would be helpful. There is a possibility that it differentiates the type of finish or vintage.

 

[bob15]

Maybe this will help some, though some aren't directly geared toward Blackhawk

https://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/general-archive/there-such-thing-5-8-square-drive-83513/

https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?bd=toolt&th=345845


The ones below are directed at Blackhawk:

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/blackhawk-7-16-drive-socket-set-with-toolbox

http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/index.php?topic=1541.0

http://alloy-artifacts.org/blackhawk-innovation-p5.html

 

[J.A.F.E.]

Blackhawk made 7/16 drive for a while I think in the 50's-60's time frame. The idea was one drive to replace 3/8 and 1/2 with one drive size not sold as a bargain line. I have a 7/16 drive ratchet it has a handle that can will extend where more leverage is required. There were at least three different ratchets one of which was a gearless design.

It is desirable and there are people who collect it. Not ultra rare but not very common either - but have no idea on value.

Blackhawk of that era was quality stuff.