odd 1/2 inch socket tool

[Dajn]

I found this lying around in my garage and I have never used it and can't remember where I got it. I can't see any marking on it but it's a little rusty. Is it home made you think? I know it's old and it is 1/2 inch with a handle that swivels. I am hoping it's something interesting but it's probably nothing to see here.

 

[rlitman]

I'd look closely for markings. I have a Midget drive Snap On handle that looks like the spitting image of that.

No, it's not home made. And I'd say probably 1930's.

 

[jwitt]

Look closely, sometimes the marking is very light on those old tools. Looks Snap-on or could be Blackhawk or Walden.

 

[Dajn]

Thanks. There are markings about 3 inches from the 1/2 inch end. I can't make out the S, and the N is hard to make out but it is there. but the AP and ON are faint but visible. I finally own a snap on tool!! Haha. I am moving up in the world. Lol

 

[MattVette89]

Looks very similar to this auction here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Too...409?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19fbe71f29

Or this one here:

http://www.vehicles-classifieds.com...dle-Spinner-Ratchet-12-Inch_181631258218.html

So possibly a snap on t-handle wrench like mentioned above?

 

[MattVette89]

Another here that shows the stamping:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-On-T-H...019?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35e5c0a3e3

 

[woody 73]

I don't own a lot of snap on tools but I happen to have the one tool that the op is referring to. Hope you like the pictures don't mind the background...

 

[Zrexxer]

Yep, that's what Snap On used to look like. They called it a "Speeder Tee" in 1923, and you could have one for the princely sum of $1.00.

 

[Dajn]

Yes that is definitely what it is, a snap on T handle wrench. after looking through your guys links and pictures. Thanks a lot. I am just going to store it in a nice place. No plans on selling it. No idea what it's worth. Maybe $50. The thing sure was made out of quality steel.