Plomb or Proto?

[Leviton]

I keep hoping to find a Plomb plastic-handled screwdriver.

I came across this relatively large, flat head screwdriver. I'm trying to figure out if it is a Proto or a Plomb? The markings are almost unreadable. I have enhanced the parts that I can read in the handle photos. As far as I can tell, there are no other markings. However, if I knew specifically where to look for a "PLOMB" or a "PROTO" mark I might see if there is even a trace of a marking left.

It is 12.5" overall length, shank is 7.7 inches long, shaft diameter is 3/16", the very tip is 7/16" wide. Number on handle looks to be 9608.

What do you think - Plomb or Proto?

Thanks,

 

[r_olson_06]

It's a Plomb.

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[mallllias]

like escobar series, plata or plomo!!!

 

[DD T/A]

Defnitely Plomb with the red paint. Otherwise I guess it could be Penens or P&C

 

[Plombob]

Definitely Plomb. That Pyroxylin handle is in great shape.

 

[Leviton]

Thanks for the identification guys!
I'm glad to finally find one of these.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Great screwdriver. I have one but different handle design

 

[woody 73]

SIGH...My whole Family rolls in laughter at my tool stories and give me strange looks, sure I know when to shut my mouth.

But TGTITGJ…(Thank G-d this is the garage Journal) and you guys are not rolling your eyes at me!!!

Oh how I love those old screwdrivers:

8" long.
13" overall length.
3/8" Shank Dia.
13/32" Blade Width.

 

[propmaker]

Here are a few Plomb that I have

 

[d42jeep]

Here are some of my plastic handle Plomb drivers.
-Don