Vintage 26" Disston No. 7 Hand Saw ca. 1896-1917

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View Vintage 26" Disston No. 7 Hand Saw ca. 1896-1917 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Up for sale is an antique Henry Disston & Sons No. 7 straight-back crosscut handsaw. Blade Etch (Excellent Quality): The original factory blade etch is remarkably clean, crisp, and fully legible. It clearly displays the "Henry Disston & Sons," "Philadelphia," and "Cast Steel Warranted" text alongside the iconic central keystone emblem. Vintage 26" Disston No. 7 Hand Saw ca. 1896-1917   Item Specifics: Brand:  Disston Model:  No. 7 Blade Length:  26 in (Total metal length approx. 26.5") Type:   Crosscut Hand Saw Teeth Per Inch:   6 TPI (Factory Stamped 7 PPI) Original/Reproduction:   Vintage Original Country/Region of Manufacture:  United States Description: Up for sale is an antique Henry Disston & Sons No. 7 straight-back crosscut handsaw. Based on the highly legible keystone blade stamp and brass medallion styling, this piece dates to the golden era of American tool manufacturing between 1896 and 1917. Blade Condition: Blade Etch (Excellent Quality):   The original factory blade etch is remarkably clean, crisp, and fully legible. It clearly displays the "Henry Disston & Sons," "Philadelphia," and "Cast Steel Warranted" text alongside the iconic central keystone emblem. Factory Pitch Stamp:  Features the original factory "7" stamp clearly visible in the steel near the heel, confirming it as a 7 PPI (6 TPI) saw. Straightness:   Sighted directly down the spine, the spring steel blade is perfectly straight with zero kinks, twists, or bows. It tracks arrow-straight from the throat to the toe. Features Intact Blade Nib:  Includes the highly collectible, original factory "nib" on the straight-back edge near the toe, proving the blade retains its original historic shape. Dimensions:  Measures approximately 26.5 inches directly along the saw tooth cutting edge (standard factory blank size for a labeled 26" saw). Teeth:   Original factory "7" pitch stamp (7 Points Per Inch, equivalent to approximately 6 Teeth Per Inch). Handle & Hardware Condition: Wood Structure:   Authentic let-in beechwood handle. Shows wonderful character from past workshop use, including a charming, hand-engraved historic owner's letter "V"carved into the face. Top Horn Note:  The very tip of the top horn has a minor wood chip/loss as shown in the close-up macro photo. Finish:   The handle has an older clear varnish/polyurethane topcoat that is currently flaking and peeling from age. It can be used as-is or easily stripped back and oiled by a restorer. Hardware:  Secured firmly by four original brass sawnuts, including the prominent, completely legible Disston Philadelphia medallion (Type 49, PAT. DEC. 27 1887). Please look closely at all photos to confirm condition details. This is an excellent find for any serious antique tool collector, restorer, or artisan using traditional woodworking hand tools! Shipped heavily padded to guarantee safe transit. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Tools, Hardware & Locks › Tools › Carpentry, Woodworking › Saws. Brand: Disston.

Brand

Disston

Original/Reproduction

Vintage Original

Country of Origin

United States