Craftsman Six (6) 1/2 Inch Square Drive Sockets 12-point =V= 1940s-1950s For Sale

1, 15/16, 3/4, 5/8, 9/16 & 7/16Sears contracted with highly respected manufacturers for their tools and each tool was branded with an identifying mark which enabled easy response as part of the tool warranty. This Ratchet is marked with a letter “V” identifying the manufacturer as Moore Drop Forging Company of Springfield, Massachusetts (see images). Like other contractors making tools for Sears/Craftsman, Moore’s Craftsman products had to be lifetime-replaceable.Twelve-Point, 1/2 Inch Square-Drive Sockets were sold under a single number, 4421, and “State correct size when ordering”, according to Catalogs of that period. (see “Craftsman Mechanics\' Tools: 1949 by Sears, Roebuck & Co.”, The double line separator “= =” was replaced by the single line separator “- -” when model numbers were introduced in the late 1960s. Tools marked with the “=V=” were produced 1946-59.The Sockets are in fine condition. The 5/8 Inch Socket is missing a some plating and each has some nicks and wear. They have been used but not abused and will easily last another half century of use or, if polished a bit, will fit nicely in a Show-and-Tell accumulation.We will ship the Sockets by USPS Ground Advantage (formerly 1st Class Package) on the next regular business day following receipt of payment.