Unmarked old 1/2 drive ratchet

[moparthug]

Here's an odd one, no markings at all, and a drive mechanism that, it seems, you push in 1/16 of an inch to change direction... or freewheel. The drive is riveted together so I can't clean and lube it properly. The handle is hollow, maybe to use a cheater bar for more leverage? And there is a raised button on the back disguised as a rivet head to push the socket off. Any idea of a maker and timeline?

[krusty the clown]

looks blackhawkish to me. maybe an early gearless? paging twertsy!

[Lostmind]

No clue , but a neat oddball ratchet for sure.

[mrchuck]

Has 6 rollers in it. Yes, you are correct,,,,Blackhawk.

[bonneyman]

If you take it apart for cleaning/lube please post pics in the ratchet thread! 

[Twertsy]

If you take it apart for cleaning/lube please post pics in the ratchet thread! 

If he takes it apart it'll likely no longer be a ratchet.  The clutch mech on the later ones is a pain.  Never seen this one but would love to own it!!

[Northwoods]

Can't clean and lube it--but you can soak it in oil for an hour. 
Rinse and repeat!

[Nolatoolguy]

That's a new one for me, very neat

[CRTDI]

More info here:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=329722&highlight=vanadium

[Twertsy]

I can't bring myself to believe that was made by Hinsdale, but I cannot find a patent on that mechanism.  The closest is of course Pfauser's Blackhawk patent.