What wrench is this?

[AJ burns]

Hey guys - I’m new here. I found this wrench in my grandfathers old tool box and I can’t seem to find out the manufacturer. I see that Martin tools has a wrench 1027C but I can’t find the name on the wrench. Anyone know? Is it Martin?

 

[AJ burns]

Here’s the other side

 

[AJ burns]

Oops got another wrench in there.

 

[Garcky]

Hey guys - I’m new here. I found this wrench in my grandfathers old tool box and I can’t seem to find out the manufacturer. I see that Martin tools has a wrench 1027C but I can’t find the name on the wrench. Anyone know? Is it Martin?

Duro-Chrome brand. the X in a circle is their brand mark. Is that what you were asking?

Here's a GJ thread:

Indestro Super/ Duro Tools

I thought I would share this stuff. Last year my father gifted me some of my Uncle’s vintage tools. This forced a complete reorganization of my peg boards in my shop, but it was a huge win win. Of the cool tools I was gifted, was an Indestro Super ½” Drive Ratchet Model 3275 along with a set of...

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[nadogail]

Old tools stir memories, some good and others less pleasant.

 

[Dogmeat]

Old tools stir memories, some good and others less pleasant.

"THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!!"

 

[AJ burns]

During-Chrome! Great thanks for the help!

 

[AJ burns]

Duro-Chrome sorry - auto corrected

 

[Ricky Joe]

Specifically produced during World War 2.

 

[neophyte]

There were several or more tool companies way back when, that used the same standardized model number system for common wrench types.
I think Martin still uses the system.
I believe Fairmount was another manufacturer who used the system.
I forget the others.