Unknown Prentiss Vise

[Sa-vise]

Hello..... I am new to the site so may I appologize if I'm posting incorrectly. But here goes.....
I have happily aquired my Father-in-Laws PRENTISS VISE !
I am trying to find out its age and model if possible. It is in great shape just covered with at least maybe three different coats of paint. The pin that is supposed to pull out as to move the swivel jaw does not want to be removed....stubborn like me I guess. On the left side of the moving jaw it says PRENTISS in a small downward arc and below it is NEW YORK. On the other side of the moving jaw it has 2 1/2 - 19 1/2. There are no other visible markings. It has 4" jaws and a spring loaded button style releasing pin for the swivel base. From the front to back on the moving jaw casting it measures 14 3/4". That includes the little lip that sticks out slightly above the screw/handle. It measures a total of 8 1/2" high. It has like square "C"shaped replaceable jaws. Also the pin thats supposed to pull out as to swivel the jaw has a groove machined into it too.
If anyone could shed any light on its model and year of manufacturing it would be greatly appreciated. I hope I'm not out of bounds here ?
Thank you in advance for any help

 

[1982fxr]

19 1/2 may be model #

Sounds like a standard Prentiss w/swivel jaw...

Pics help date them...

 

[drivesitfar]

Sa-vise: you did just fine posting the information. pictures always help, but like '82 mentioned it's probably a 19.5 Prentiss swivel jaw vise and the pull pin dates it in the 1920's.

there are plenty of pictures of 19.5's in the vise repair 101 thread and i'd post a few of mine if I was on the right computer.

welcome to the group and ask questions if you are having issues posting pictures. I use the paperclip just above where you write your posts and attach pictures just like attaching pictures to emails.

good luck