Craftsman hacksaw

[Papaw]

I have this shallow throated Craftsman hack saw and am not finding any info on it. I want to sell it, but don't want to give away a valuable tool.
OAL 16"- blade 10 3/8" long and 10" pin to pin. Twist handle is 4 1/2" long. Depth is only 7/8".

 

[amecks]

Where did Rose Antique Tools website disappear to?  They used to have Sears catalogs ( I think).  I seem to remember that the catalogs were adopted by another website.  Is that correct?  Anyone?

Al

[Papaw]

The new location of all those old tool catalogs (including American Axe & Tool Company, E.C. Atkins, Belknap, Bridgeport, Craftsman, Disston, HSB & Co., Keen Kutter, Shapleigh, Stanley, L.&I.J. White Co., Warren Axe & Tool Co., etc.:

 http://www.blackburntools.com/articles/rose-tools-catalog-archives/index.html

I see the "Close-quarters" hacksaw there and its price back in 1949, but wonder if it is scarce and collectible.

[Lostmind]

Don't know the value , but I have seen several others without the Craftsman handle.

[mikeswrenches]

Papaw, If you're figuring that this is going to be used for a significant part of your retirement portfolio you will probably want to get more...many many more.

Mike

[OilyRascal]

Name a price, and if it's fair enough to my budget I'll bite.  I like it.

[1930]

Name a price, and if it's fair enough to my budget I'll bite.  I like it.

X2

[Papaw]

Papaw, If you're figuring that this is going to be used for a significant part of your retirement portfolio you will probably want to get more...many many more.

Mike

I am selling a lot of wrenches that no longer interest me, but certainly am not depending on them to fund retirement!

[lauver]

Papa,

Interesting Crafty tool, looks to be fairly early.  I may be able to help you date it.  Can you supply any of the stampings on the tool (i.e. model number, makers mark, etc.)?

[Papaw]

The only thing I see on it is CRAFTSMAN on the handle.

[gibsontool]

On the off chance that Oily or 1930 decide they don't want it I'd would be interested.

[amecks]

Papaw,  Thanks for the Blackburn link - I saved it.

I looked on eBay but there were only the later style with the aluminum handle selling for around $7 -$9.
There was a Snappy with a similar handle but different blade holder arrangement - that sold with another saw for around $30.

Al

[lauver]

The only thing I see on it is CRAFTSMAN on the handle.

Papaw,

Look on the round bar above the blade; I'm not sure, but it looks like there is something stamped on it.

[lauver]

Papaw,

Looks like I found it... model 3555 "Close Quarters Hacksaw".  Sold between 1946-1958, it originally sold for $0.69 and last sold for $1.55.  There was also a smaller 6" model sold during the earlier years. 

It looks to me like you would be best served by using recent ebay sales  for a price guide.

Good luck...

[1930]

Papaw,

Looks like I found it... model 3555 "Close Quarters Hacksaw".  Sold between 1946-1958, it originally sold for $0.69 and last sold for $1.55.  There was also a smaller 6" model sold during the earlier years. 

It looks to me like you would be better off listing it for recent median ebay sales price.

Good luck...

Ill give you an even 1.60 for it than, money in the bank and hoping you will accept a personal third party check drawn from my account in Grenada. :)