Wizard Lobster Claw pliers

[nz44tool]

I just picked these up at a Restore - pretty classy-looking pliers, and quite clean. But I haven't been able to find out which maker the "W" stamp refers to (assuming that's what it is).
Does anyone have that info?
Thanks!

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Everything about those from the name to the part number (probably a missing a letter "R", i.e., HR1125) to the single letter code smacks of 1950's Western Auto (Wizard, Westcraft, Westline, etc). Their supplier codes were pretty simple. "D" for Duro, "V" for Vlchek, etc. I don't think of Walden or Williams as pliers houses, but they did make tools for Western Auto. Someone who collects it might know more. We have a thread. See the Index.

 

[nz44tool]

Everything about those from the name to the part number (probably a missing a letter "R", i.e., HR1125) to the single letter code smacks of 1950's Western Auto (Wizard, Westcraft, Westline, etc). Their supplier codes were pretty simple. "D" for Duro, "V" for Vlchek, etc. I don't think of Walden or Williams as pliers houses, but they did make tools for Western Auto. Someone who collects it might know more. We have a thread. See the Index.

Thanks; forgot to check the list. I'll eventually get with the program.

 

[Red Tractors]

Very cool! Could be Wilde?? they made tools for Western Auto IIRC.

 

[Mintgrun]

Could be Wilde?

You are correct.

My small but growing collection of Wizard tools (all Western Auto welcome)

^ Completely different "Wizard". THIS thread is for the Western Auto branded "Wizard" tools. Your J.E. Wakefield "Wizard" wrenches should be in the J.E. Wakefield "Wizard" thread here and before I forget to mention it, your having the original roll up pouch for that kit is most especially awesome.

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