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Up for sale is an incredibly rare, historically significant 12-piece heavy-duty mechanical layout featuring a consecutive, complete run of vintage 1/2-inch drive J.H. Williams deep impact sockets alongside two matching, period-correct Williams "Superratchet" handles.Because this set comes from the height of wartime production restrictions, all pieces feature the authentic unplated, dark black oxide finish utilized to conserve chromium for the military. Almost every piece bears an identical "G" or "EG" personal initials stamp from its original wartime owner or motor pool unit.What’s Included:J.H. Williams 1/2" Drive 6-Point Deep Impact Sockets (9 Pieces):
1" (Part #14-632)
7/8" (Part #14-628)
3/4" (Part #14-624)
11/16" (Part #14-622)
5/8" (Part #14-620)
9/16" (Part #14-618)
1/2" (Part #14-616)
7/16" (Part #14-614)
3/8" (Part #14-612)
J.H. Williams S-14 1/2" Drive Impact Universal Swivel Joint: Features crisp matching dark black industrial finish.J.H. Williams S-52 Superratchet (1/2" Drive):
Standard-length model with classic cross-shaped shifter selector disc and tapered knurled grip handle (ca. 1935–1947 execution).J.H. Williams S-53 Superratchet (1/2" Drive): Rare, long-handle heavy-leverage companion model with matching knurled grip.Condition:
Good Vintage / Working Condition. This set shows a phenomenal historic patina. There are minor dings, superficial storage rust, and grease appropriate for 80+ year-old industrial military tools. Mechanisms on both ratchets click clearly and hold firmly. The internal 6-point structures of the sockets are crisp with no fractures or stripping out. Sockets include side pin-holes for retention. Sold exactly as pictured.
