How old is this Craftsman ratchet?

[dalehsc]

I had bought a lot of tools from an estate sale, and this was in the box. Seems to work well,needs cleaning & loosening up. I thought it was a great find!

 

[AceofSpad3s]

I would say mid-late '40s. The H circle shows that it was manufactured by new britian, I have a few sockets, socket spinner and a breaker with that date code, all are 40'. Good stuff.

 

[bobcatdan]

I'd say early 30's.

 

[LB-1911]

I had bought a lot of tools from an estate sale, and this was in the box. Seems to work well,needs cleaning & loosening up. I thought it was a great find!

H-circle = New Britain, ca. 1931 - 1947
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1230346&postcount=1

Old CMan Circle H Ratchet Autopsy
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30522