X stamp on 1951 ratchet
Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 6:36 pm
I bought this 71-M and was confused by the large X stamped under the selector, as I thought that is where the date code would be. Then I saw a funny looking I on the handle, which is the code for 1951.
J.A.F.E. thought the X might have been used to designate an exchange ratchet, before E was used. Anyone know if the X means anything?
![Image](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/ToolPants/Snap-On%2071-10/snap-on71-M19514.jpg)
![Image](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/ToolPants/Snap-On%2071-10/snap-on71-M19516.jpg)
J.A.F.E. thought the X might have been used to designate an exchange ratchet, before E was used. Anyone know if the X means anything?
![Image](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/ToolPants/Snap-On%2071-10/snap-on71-M19514.jpg)
![Image](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v45/ToolPants/Snap-On%2071-10/snap-on71-M19516.jpg)