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Genuine 71-M?
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 8:45 am
by KILO-DELTA
Hi
This is my first post so would like to say hi
So the reason for post is that i kind of collect good tools and snap-on of course being the main quality brand. I have just purchased this 1/2" 71-M ratchet and cannot find anything on the internet to confirm its 100% genuine.
I from whats available think its got a 1995 date symbol but it has the older logo and the end hole does not look the same as vintage 71-m so all in all does not match with anything i can find? What do you guys think?
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Re: Genuine 71-M?
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 12:18 pm
by snapmom
This is a odd one. Looks like it may have been an industrial version, looks like the hanger hole was added. usually the 71M has a factory hole, so this one has a different type of end. I would say it is real. Post a close up pic of the date code. the 71M was made in the 50-60s.
Re: Genuine 71-M?
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 12:55 pm
by KILO-DELTA
Thanks snapmom
I too thought the hole might have been added and will add photo when i get the ratchet but going off the large listing pic i have it definitely looks like 1995 symbol which does not make sense at all???
Re: Genuine 71-M?
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 2:31 pm
by snapmom
looks similar to a gs71
Re: Genuine 71-M?
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:11 pm
by KILO-DELTA
Yes i agree
Can't wait to get it open
Re: Genuine 71-M?
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2021 11:39 am
by KILO-DELTA
So here are two more closeups as the ratchet came today and looking close the date code seems to be more like 55 which would make more sense.
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- M-71 DATE.jpg (209.14 KiB) Viewed 1225 times
Re: Genuine 71-M?
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2021 6:01 am
by snapmom
This probably started as a 20 tooth, been up graded.
Re: Genuine 71-M?
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2021 12:08 pm
by KILO-DELTA
Thanks snapmom
Well i must say it feels nice with the extra teeth. And re-checking the date code it appears more like 1965 so i wonder if as being different from the usual it may have been a test for a higher tooth count?
What do you think? Also when did they stop the 71-m?
Re: Genuine 71-M?
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2021 12:20 pm
by snapmom
About 66-67
Re: Genuine 71-M?
Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2024 2:40 am
by Gregorygoard