The M-5 Sliding Tee Variations

M-5 Sliding Tee and Offset. There are at least 2 variations, although no changes are shown in the catalogs. The 2nd M-5 is a WWII “G” issue, the first obviously carries the earliest logo and is older

M-5 Sliding Tee and Offset. There are 3 basic variations, although no changes are shown in the catalogs. These are:

1.) 1925-1926                       – the Sliding Tee had pinched ends
2.) 1926 – 1927?      – the Sliding Tee had ball stops
3.) 1928 the diameter increased
a. 1928 – 1929                      – the Sliding Tee was larger, the logo size increases and head changed
b. 1930 – 1935          – The logo moved to the ends
c. 1936 – 1939          – Unknown, but maybe “Made in USA” is added
d. 1940  – On             – Made in USA,  has model number. 

9/16" Drive M-5 Sliding Tee and Offset

The M-5 Sliding Tee variations

First photo – 1920-1925 – the Sliding Tee had pinched ends
Second Photo – 1926 – 1927 – the Sliding Tee had ball stops
Third Photo – 1928 – 1929 – the Sliding Tee diameter increases to 5/16”

M-5 Sliding Tee and Offset. There are at least 2 variations, although no changes are shown in the catalogs. The 2nd M-5 is a WWII “G” issue, the first obviously carries the earliest logo and is older 

9/16" Drive M-5 three variations

The M-5 Logo Location Variations

First Photo – 1930-1935   Snap on moved to the end
Second Photo – 1940  has Made in USA,  has model number. 

9/16" Drive M-5 Logo location changes

The M-5 Sliding Tee Variations

M-5 Sliding Tee and Offset. There are at least 2 variations, although no changes are shown in the catalogs. The 2nd M-5 is a WWII “G” issue, the first obviously carries the earliest logo and is older

M-5 Sliding Tee and Offset. There are at least 2 variations, although no changes are shown in the catalogs. The 2nd M-5 is a WWII “G” issue, the first obviously carries the earliest logo and is older 

9/16" Drive M-5 Sliding Tee and Offset

Head Variations

I think the hole is for old, Obviously the early versions are smaller and simpler

I think the hole is for old, Obviously the early versions are smaller and simpler

9/16" Drive M-5 Sliding Tee and Offset - heads