Anyone old enough to know who made this tool??
 

Found this antique screwdriver in the back of my new derby car I just bought. Anyone know who made this and around how old it is? It appears to be one piece with wood grips. Thanks!!

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Looks like an Irwin from the 30's or 40's

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There are some screw drivers like that I inheritated from my Grandpa. He was born in 1897 so they are probably from the early part of the last century.

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very common tool made by everybody back in the day

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After some more digging around the interweb I think you are correct. I also found out that they where a standard issue tool for the ww2 army jeeps and tanks, not this one though as it doesn't have a gov stock number stamped on it. I think I will give it to my dad for fathers day, I think this is something he will like!

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Post it on the Garage Journal or look on Alloy Artifacts and you might pin it down.

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I still have one like that and use it frequently. I got it from my uncle when I was 9 yrs old. Now 69 yrs old and it looked like that when I got it. With the metal the full length, it works got a pry bar, punch etc.

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The best part? full steel shank unlike a lot of the garbage you commonly see today. I have one similar as well.