It has been a while back and just didn't get any pictures at the time but found a couple of nice things when my wife and I were out.

 

First was this nice Stanley No. 83 cabinet Scraper.

 

For the most part in very good condition.

 

 

I love the detail work they put on tools. Just a really nice touch.

 

The only thing missing and for sure an important piece and one that is fairly hard to find with any of them is the roller. Here is an example of what it should have with it.

 

I found one person with a roller for sale and they wanted 59.00 for it. I'll just wait and keep looking, one will show up somewhere.

 

I also ran across this nice Lufkin No. 7 Catalog.

 

No date inside that I can find. Has some staining on the pages.

 

 

 

No zip code on the address.

 

 

By the prices I would say it was early 1900's, possible 30's or 40's.

 

Back cover is in good condition also. I don't believe it is a re-print.

 

Then I found this "A History of Browning Guns".

 

It was in a protector and this is some wear on the edges. It was copyrighted in 1942.

 

 

A couple of nice finds that will go into the display cabinet with the other catalogs.

I just love finding old treasures.

 

 

 

 

Great finds John...Cabinet scraper with original blade and retaining thumbscrews is pretty awesome in itself...I'll file back the roller visual...never know what might turn up in places I visit.

Lufkin catalog is cool too...my first tape (12') is a Lufkin...

The Browning book is awesome...copyright date puts in at beginning of U.S. involvement in WWII; Browning contributed to that cause significantly as major supplier.

Know what you mean about enjoying great finds and looking at others great finds too...preserving history.

Wondered where you've been! Nice finds for that new display cabinet 

1 hour ago, lew said:

Wondered where you've been! Nice finds for that new display cabinet 

 

Finally feeling better. Meds took the energy out of me.

 

Some nice finds John.  Glad you're feeling better. 

Very impressive finds.  I love old American tools and firearms....