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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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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.
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???
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?
