Is This A Snap On Box? If So, How Old?

[demiandvm]

I picked this box up today quite cheap (you can see why) with the knowledge on how much work will be necessary to make bit respectable. The drawers slid good, thats what sold me. I was unable to see any badging, but Im sure the original paint was red from my inspection. Metal is heavy gauge, I can tell by the weight. Two holes are in the front door, which I believe Snap On placed a handle there on some models. Side handles are heavy gauge and speaks to its heavy construction, at least in my estimation. Did Snap on roll mark dates or models in the metal like Craftsman did to many tool chests?
So does this look like a Snap On model from the past? Any ideas on age? I know Stack On are red also, but this weighs much more than a Stack On. Thanks for your opinion.

 

[msharley]

If? It is a Snap On?

It will have "KR- **" Stamped on it somewhere....

 

[demiandvm]

Did they have a particular place that they did their stamping? Inside top on the left?

 

[RTM]

My snap-on box it’s on the lower left back side as you're facing the front of the box.

Apologies, did not proof that one first.

 

[msharley]

Did they have a particular place that they did their stamping? Inside top on the left?

Some times? Near one of the handles.

Others? As previous poster states on the rear...

 

[tool_scrounge]

Snap On or MBC?

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

That's not Snap On. I don't think it's MBC either. But whatever it is, looks like good quality.

 

[bb29510]

alot of company made road boxes. so it could be anything, properly a waterloo

 

[Oldtuleguy]

I don't recall a snapon box in that configuration, but should be a stamp on it usually on the back if it is.

 

[Shelbylex]

Agree with Lookng4"67Galaxieconv, this is neither Snap On nor MGB given the shape of the handles on drawers

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[ALLFAST]

I picked this box up today quite cheap (you can see why) with the knowledge on how much work will be necessary to make bit respectable. The drawers slid good, thats what sold me. I was unable to see any badging, but Im sure the original paint was red from my inspection. Metal is heavy gauge, I can tell by the weight. Two holes are in the front door, which I believe Snap On placed a handle there on some models. Side handles are heavy gauge and speaks to its heavy construction, at least in my estimation. Did Snap on roll mark dates or models in the metal like Craftsman did to many tool chests?
So does this look like a Snap On model from the past? Any ideas on age? I know Stack On are red also, but this weighs much more than a Stack On. Thanks for your opinion.

I think it’s an old Lumidor based upon the Craftsman/Waterloo style side handles and the distinct shape of the drawer handles. The pull up front cover might be a deal breaker on that as I’ve only ever seen Lumidors without those covers. I owned a metallic turquoise with a brownish drawer color from the early 1970s-same side handles , portable tray and drawers/handle details….very high quality box !

No matter what it’s a SWEET box.

 

[1982fxr]

I'll throw Yorktown into the mix even though I don't thinknthats what it is.

 

[T VETTE]

Wow if only that box could talk! Nice find!

 

[WagonHo!]

MBC, AMD, Duplex, Yorktown. Got me a Bonney with fluted pulls

 

[DanB_NY]

I have a similar box (11 drawer) put out on heavy trash day, even had the keys in it and a few scrappers and files! Consensus on the forum was that it is MBC (Based on handle shape)