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Railroad Wrench Question
Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2013 3:18 am
by hlszrs4
I recently acquired two Railroad "Car Yard Inspector's Wrenches". Apparently these are not in the regular Snap-on catalogs? The one is a M-4431-A AAR with a clear 1952 date code -- a plain steel wrench. The other is a M-4431-B AAR with no obvious date code with what appears to be a darker, perhaps black oxide finish. The A wrench has 3 sockets and a 9/16" open end -- the B is similar but with an added 4th socket. I assume the B wrench was produced later, but how much later? Thanks for any help.
Re: Railroad Wrench Question
Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2013 5:07 am
by snapmom
I have a B with a 67 code. do you collect RR tools?
Re: Railroad Wrench Question
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:36 am
by SwensCo
I have a brand new B model in the box that was mfg. in 1959 if that helps.
Re: Railroad Wrench Question
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 5:08 pm
by Frank Murch
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Re: Railroad Wrench Question
Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2013 7:35 pm
by hlszrs4
Thanks all, you guys are awesome. To answer snapmoms question, I have not really defined my collection -- I been collecting (really hoarding) lots of different types of wrenches, pliers, etc. for just a few years. I also sell a little to support my habit. Thinking of keeping the dated A and selling the B model. Thanks again.