I noticed it. Thought it was pretty interesting but had no idea it would sell for that much. Anybody else have one? Seen one?
(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn48/kxxr/tools/oddcman.jpg)
This is my first to see, which may explain that price.
quoting from the Craftsman's discussion board:
The 1/2" drive C-97 ratchet along with the whole C series is made by Snap-on. Manufactured for Sears from 1932 - 1935. ......
Also looks like LB had involvement in a similar discussion thread on GJ.
Gang,
The C-98 ratchet posted by kxxr above was likely made by Hinsdale. I have only seen one of these Crafty ratchets in a private collection. But, I have seen several similar looking Hinsdale ratchets.
The C-97 and C-98 ratchets are of totaly different designs and appear be unrelated by OEM.
Why they have similer series or model numbers I do not know and won't speculate.
PowderKeg also pointed out the similarity of the handle on that Craftsman to Hinsdale too Gary.
But DaveTheToolman still thinks it's SO...
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=140699 (http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=140699)
Looks like Davethetoolman was the buyer. LG, please let us know when his Craftsman DVD is available. Sounds like the ultimate Craftsman Tool catalog. I hope that he puts it on sale soon.
Quote from: johnsironsanctuary on March 08, 2012, 12:25:40 PM
LG, please let us know when his Craftsman DVD is available.
Will do.