Snap-on Screwdriver Error or Knock-Off?

[LNKMK8]

What do you guys think? I know a lot of companies made Snap-on look alike screwdrivers, but the finish, shape of handle, etc. are always a little different. I picked up this one last week and it sure has the look and design of a Snap-on including the same warning message, but only has the number 1650855 where "Snap-on" and the model number (SSD1410?) should be.

Is this a really good imposter or something else?

 

[Zewnten]

williams?

 

[stevec5]

I believe these were made for IBM by Snap-on, the 1650855 is the IBM p/n. see this PDF IBM CE Tools

 

[senlow]

Yes, it is an IBM screwdriver.

 

[snakeyes]

is it a Nesco

 

[f121]

Maybe post this on the IBM Hand Tools thread:

IBM hand tools.

Strange in my 50 plus years of collecting tools this is my first IBM tool. I do not even know if it is vintage or not? I had this funny feeling in the back of my craw, that it "had the look" of maybe being made by snap on; so I sent snap mom a pm last night and asked if there was any connection...

www.garagejournal.com

 

[LNKMK8]

Ahhhh..... thanks guys! I would have never guessed IBM. I come across a lot of Bell Systems tools around here, but this is a first. Learned something new today.

 

[woody 73]

I bet you did not know this, but I did a nice write-up about bell tools but that post never took off... Glad you enjoyed my IBM post.