VTG Pre Craftsman General Hardware Mfg Co Center Punch No 79 NY USA 1930s

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View VTG Pre Craftsman General Hardware Mfg Co Center Punch No 79 NY USA 1930s with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The Craftsman Legacy: While this tool bears the historic "General Hardware Mfg Co." stamp, serious tool collectors know exactly what this is. General Hardware was one of the elite early manufacturers chosen by Sears, Roebuck & Co. to produce their legendary Craftsman hand tool line. RARE VINTAGE 1930s GENERAL HARDWARE NO. 79 AUTOMATIC CENTER PUNCH – PRE-WAR CRAFTSMAN QUALITY This beautiful piece of American industrial history, a 1930s No. 79 Automatic Center Punch manufactured by the renowned General Hardware Manufacturing Co. in New York City. The Craftsman Legacy: While this tool bears the historic "General Hardware Mfg Co." stamp, serious tool collectors know exactly what this is. General Hardware was one of the elite early manufacturers chosen by Sears, Roebuck & Co. to produce their legendary Craftsman hand tool line. This pre-war No. 79 punch features the exact same heavy-duty, over-engineered build quality and hardened steel geometry that defined the earliest, most durable "Craftsman" tools ever sold. Premium No. 79 features a robust internal spring mechanism. Knurled Steel Grip: Outfitted with a classic deep-knurled body layout ensuring a non-slip grip and maximum user control in the workshop. Adjustable Tension: Fully mechanical design with a threaded cap to fine-tune the impact striking pressure. Era: Pre-WWII / 1930sMarkings: Clean, legible "General Hardware Mfg Co. New York No. 79" original maker stamping. Aesthetic & Function: Hardened tool steel body with a natural vintage patina. The pointed tip remains sharp and ready to mark layout lines on metal, wood, or plastic. No personal owner engravings. Condition: Used. Category: Home & Garden › Tools & Workshop Equipment › Hand Tools › Punches. Brand: Craftsman.

Brand

Craftsman

Type

Center Punch

Number of Pieces

1

Color

Brown

Model

9 40541

Material

Hardened Steel

MPN

40541

Item Length

4 7/8 in

Country of Origin

United States

Item Weight

2.7 oz