old spiral screwdriver

[BuddyC01]

Hi,
I'm a sucker for the old ratcheting spiral screwdrivers. I got this one in a box of treasures. It's not marked and it is unique in the way it locks into the handle. Where most yankee's etc. I've seen have a half circle mating end this one has a center notch part. I was curious if anyone knows what maker might have used this style?

BC
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[charliemoose]

I like these to I only have about 4 or 5 I will have to try to find to see what name is on them I know they will not be that clean lol

 

[Shiftless]

This one from my collection says
Goodell Pratt Company Greenfield Massachusetts USA patented May 13, 1908

 

[Shiftless]

Here is a better shot of the area you were mentioning.

 

[BuddyC01]

This one from my collection says
Goodell Pratt Company Greenfield Massachusetts USA patented May 13, 1908

That's a pretty close match. Thanks!

 

[BuddyC01]

Google seems to confirm Goodell Pratt.
I can't even see a shadow of any marks on mine.

Thanks Shiftless

 

[Shiftless]

You're welcome, buddy!

GJers have been helpful to me so I like to pay back.

 

[davethorik]

It might well be a Miller's Falls too, they bought out Goodell Pratt and continued to sell some of their tools as MF.

 

[Richard Cranium]

G.J. has the best people on it. I have asked many of questions and have almost always gotten good answers.

 

[Derek420]

I like those tools I find them often I think they work good for an old tool I even have a newer one with orange plastic handle that takes bits buried somewhere.