OLD Blackhawk tool box. Age?

[Darrin88]

I found this at a friends store today and thought about buying it but was curious if anyone had a idea of age. I took a pic of the worn out label but you can read a bit. I just love buying old tool boxes for some reason.

 

[lbgradwell]

I think you're looking at the late 1920s to the early 1930s somewhere...

 

[nine4gmc]

you thought about buying it? BUY IT NOW!!!

 

[Darrin88]

It will be there tommorrow. I put a hold on it

 

[chopper1]

Darrin, what's the silver box on the left in the second picture?

 

[Darrin88]

What do you think it's worth nine4gmc?

 

[Darrin88]

Im not sure what's sitting next to it but Ill find out in the morning and let you know.

 

[nine4gmc]

What do you think it's worth nine4gmc?

It's only worth what someone will pay. Me, I'd pay $50-60 and feel good but would not sell it for anything less than $100-120 or else I would feel bad...

Old boxes are hard to sell, it takes rarity, condition and someone with the money play with that is interested in that style/brand.

EDITED:Those prices may be way off, just my opinion.

 

[NicksRodz]

I would say from the logo its from the 1930's era. I believe Blackhawk used a Indian inside of an arrowhead when it first start in 1919 and into the early 20's. If you google Blackhawk Manufacturing Inc, Wisconsin you will find a site tha tells the early history of the company and has pics with the same log just different model number. Great find.

 

[Darrin88]

Thanks for the info. I really line the feature on the bottom. It has feet with rollers in them. What a great idea and keeps the bottom from rusting out and you can roll it around

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

I just love buying old tool boxes for some reason.

Yep.

 

[Outlawmws]

I think nine4gmc is in the right ballpark, and to the right collector it could be worth a lot more.

I'd buy that for $50-60 in a NY minute

 

[uniballer]

Im not sure what's sitting next to it but Ill find out in the morning and let you know.

I have one but it is a different color! It is delco brake service box. Held parts and tool specific for brake jobs. Ask what he wants for it??????????

 

[Darrin88]

Yep I'm buying in the am

 

[Outlawmws]

Yep I'm buying in the am

So the question is: how much?

 

[CRTDI]

That's a sweet looking box... Good luck with your purchase!!

Here's a 70RD set shown with its appropriate tools in a 1934 catalog pic:

 

[Darrin88]

Thanks for catalog pic CDTDI

 

[Fyrme]

Holy **** batman! $135 for a set back in 1935? Those are Snap-on prices by today's standards.

 

[chopper1]

Holy **** batman! $135 for a set back in 1935? Those are Snap-on prices by today's standards.

The set was only $99.40 which was stilll a chunk of change back then.

 

[Fyrme]

I was looking at the 87WD. If your gonna go, go big!!! LOL

 

[chopper1]

I was looking at the 87WD. If your gonna go, go big!!! LOL

 

[Darrin88]

Anyone have the original tools to fill it? Haha I wish

 

[CRTDI]

Private Lugnutz might have picked up a few extras:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=154765

 

[CRTDI]

The box for the 87WD set!.....

http://auction.repocast.com/details.cfm?ID=913032

I want to wring the neck of the person that just had to wipe off the decal area....