The M-5 Sliding Tee variations

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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.

The M-5 Sliding Tee variations

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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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The M-5 Logo Location variations

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The M-5 Sliding Tee variations

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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

 

 

 

 

Head Variations

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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

 

 

 

 

 

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