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Wrench Forum => Wrench Forum => Topic started by: gibsontool on October 22, 2017, 02:07:50 PM

Title: Sparta
Post by: gibsontool on October 22, 2017, 02:07:50 PM

There is a 6" adjustable on ebay  Marked SPARTA A 306  USA. I never heard of these guys and don't see anything about them on Alloy Artifacts? Anybody know anything about these guys???

Title: Re: Sparta
Post by: lptools on October 22, 2017, 03:32:25 PM

Hello, I have a few Sparta tools here, I will try to send pics.I saw something on the Garage Journal, made by New Britain / Blackhawk, sold at NAPA stores? Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Sparta
Post by: Notlobster on October 22, 2017, 05:31:25 PM

Sparta was a limited, economy line of tools made by New Britain and sold only through Napa.  Napa owned the Sparta trademark. 

When I worked for Napa during the late 70's, Sparta was marketed to the DIY market, while New Britain tools were marketed to professional mechanics.  I still have a few Sparta wrenches, and I believe one socket set, that I bought with the employee discount during the ~ 2 years I worked for Napa as a driver/parts drone.

Title: Re: Sparta
Post by: lptools on October 22, 2017, 05:38:42 PM

Hello, Here is a Sparta 1/2" Drive Socket Set, with a few Sparta DOE's. Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Sparta
Post by: gibsontool on October 22, 2017, 06:55:43 PM

Good info, Thanks guys.