The 2875 Indestro is probably one of the best 1/4" drive RHFT ratchets ever designed.
Originally produced with a 52-tooth mechanism, it was later superseded by the 2875A, which has a "star wheel" selector and uses a 60-tooth mechanism.
There is a whole bin full of new NOS 2875A models at Meridian Tool in Oklahoma City. Unfortunately, they do not sell online or over the phone, and they do not ship. They are strictly cash-and-carry.
You might check with a member here who lives in that area and see if there's a possibility of working something out through them. (GJ members "potato" and "popparoach" immediately come to mind.)
Duro Chrome, Indestro's "sister company" (which operated in the same plant in Chicago) produced the exact same model as a number 4475. There is one here at the far right in this image:
Both the 2875 Indestro and the 4475 Duro Chrome appear on Ebay now and then. They do not go cheap. The last 4475 Duro Chrome sold on Dec. 1 for $32.00 + $6.87 shipping. (see HERE:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Dur...170726?hash=item5b2e5251a6:g:2D4AAOSwcUBYI2uS )
Generally, you can figure on paying anywhere from $22.00 up to $40.00 for either model, depending upon condition and how much somebody else wants it if it's an auction item.
Indestro also produced the same unit for Western Auto in the "Wizard" brand as a model H2748. They also can be fairly spendy. (see HERE:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-WIZ...225029?hash=item41b89dd285:g:cYwAAOSw44BYOhv2 )
Indestro did produce other models of 1/4" drive ratchets, the most common being the model 6072 pear head, seen fourth from right in the image above. It employs a 24-tooth mechanism, but don't get caught up in the "tooth count" delusion; it's a nice piece of machinery. The same model was also available in the Duro Chrome brand, but off the top of my head I don't recall the model number. They may have also produced it in the "Wizard" brand for Western Auto.
Indestro did produce a few other models of 1/4" drive ratchets, the latest of which was the 2880 Indestro-Roberts model, seen second from right in the image above. It has a 24-tooth mechanism, and uses the same mechanism patented by Peter Roberts and used in the older Craftsman quick-release models. It is a "locking quick release" design, and was introduced as the greatest thing since sliced bread when it was first produced. Personally I think it's more a novelty than the proverbial "better mousetrap", but that's just my lousy opinion. They are quite rare, and can be rather expensive.
Earlier Indestro 1/4" drive ratchets include the 6070 open-gear model, which had a relatively short production run. They are virtually non-existent.
Prior to the 6070, Indestro made a 2889 pressed-flange reversible model using patent 1902878. (for examples of this design, see HERE:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36699 )
The 2889, like the 2880, is quite uncommon, and generally sells for what most would consider an exorbitant price. There was one listed yesterday that sold within four hours for $49.99 + $5.99 shipping (
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Ind...517996?hash=item43fd011f2c:g:M-UAAOSw5cNYhUzN )
I would have grabbed it but it wasn't in as nice a condition as mine.
The earliest 1/4" square drive ratchet Indestro produced was the 2888, examples of which can be seen in the "Duro Ratchet?" thread I posted the link to just above. They are a non-reversible female drive pressed-flange design, and do appear on Ebay now and then, but for the most part they're in poor condition and almost always lacking the drive adapter, making them essentially useless other than as a collector item.
Best of luck in your search. If you are able to find one on Ebay, I would encourage you to not vacillate about clicking the "buy now" button. They don't last long.
Hope that helps to answer your questions.
BK
* As an aside, you might want to look through the "Best 1/4" ratchet?" thread ( HERE:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=193134 )
"Best ratchet" is really rather subjective and is more determined by personal preference than tooth count or brand or price.
If you do not already own a 40970 S-K, or a 2426 or 2400 Wright (second and third from left in the above image, respectively), you might want to take a look at those as well. You should be able to find a nice little S-K for right around $20 bucks easily on Ebay. The Wright will set you back a bit more.
