Is this a Prentiss vise?

[WWShop]

Saw this on CL and the owner said it was his father in law's and he would get back to me Friday. Is this a prentiss? Description says 18" long and 8" high. This is the only pic in their ad.

 

[BD1]

There should be markings on it. It could be a Athol by Starret. The bolt looking think on top allows the rear jaw to move. That's how mine works.

 

[zkling]

I'd say reed, probably in the 4" size.

 

[FMC1959]

When I enlarge the pic it gets too grainy, from what I can see it has a (Parker) collar at the front. Also quite fuzzy but pretty sure those are Parker jaws.

Also, whatever brand it is, it is probably 4" or less. It is on a swivel base with no lock down (or hole for missing lock down). Anything 5" or bigger usually has a lock down on both sides.

 

[WWShop]

I've only see the bolt on top on Prentiss vises, but I am no expert on this subject at all. I've been looking for a machinist vise for a while, they have it listed for $25. Don't care the brand as long as its USA.

 

[va.grouseman]

i'd say reed, probably in the 4" size.

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[CNGsaves]

OP . . . . . that's USA for sure . . . . and at $25 . . . .BUY IT !!!

 

[WWShop]

I sent another email and told the guy I want to buy it, so hopefully I can get it today or tomorrow. I'll report back and get some better pics when its in my garage.