RARE Vintage Lufkin 33 FT Chrome Clad Leather Tape Measure Patented 1940s 1950s

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View RARE Vintage Lufkin 33 FT Chrome Clad Leather Tape Measure Patented 1940s 1950s with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Era: Mid-1940s to 1950s. A vintage 1943–1950s Lufkin Chrome Clad 33-foot leather-bound tape measure Manufacturer: The  Lufkin Rule Company(based in Saginaw, Michigan, USA). Era: Mid-1940s to 1950s. Design: Features a durable steel line treated with a "Chrome Clad" finish (matte chrome background with jet-black markings that resist rust, wear, and cracking) housed in a stitched leather-bound metal case (often black, brown, or reddish leather). Features: Includes a folding crank/wind-up handle on the side and a ring leader at the tape end. Up for sale is a beautiful vintage Lufkin Chrome Clad 33-foot steel tape measure, dating from the late 1940s to the 1950s. This collectible tool features a classic stitched leather-bound case, a heavy-duty steel line with the famous rust-resistant matte chrome finish, and jet-black markings. It includes the original folding wind-up crank handle and end ring.  Canadian Operations: Lufkin operated a Canadian manufacturing plant in Windsor, Ontario, starting around 1907, which later relocated to a larger facility in Barrie, Ontario, in 1948. Items marked "Made in Canada" typically date from the mid-1940s through the 1960s Item Specifics & Details: Brand: Lufkin Rule Co. Model/Line: Chrome Clad (Patented) Length:  33 Feet Material: Steel tape, leather-covered metal case, brass/metal hardware Era: Vintage (circa 1943–1950s) Country of Manufacture:  Canada Condition: Please review all listing photos carefully to verify the exact cosmetic condition. Case: Stitched leather shows minor wear given age as photographed . Tape Line: The chrome clad steel tape is completely intact  has minor surface wear and winds smoothly. Winder: The folding crank handle folds out properly and winds up smoothly  Category: Collectibles › Tools, Hardware & Locks › Tools › Carpentry, Woodworking › Rules, Tapes. Brand: Lufkin.

Brand

Lufkin

Original/Reproduction

Vintage Original

Country of Origin

Canada