The very first Sockets offered by Joseph Johnson and William Seideman, was in 1920 and you are looking at one of them!
They made this original Steel finish Overstrike style only until 1924, when they offered 7/8 and 9/32 inch drive. Also 3/8 inch drive.
This is A 5/8 inch Square drive with the "S/O" Over-strike markings. 1920-24 Only! A 1-7/16 inch in A hex jaw.
The S--overstrike is faint, but the pictures show it.
I have looked at several of these and the over strike is different on all of them, indicating that these guys were hand stamped with A ball pien and A chisel.
Please look carefully at the inside pictures, as you can Still see the swage marks from the press!
no cracks, no cuts, no abuse! Pre WW II. Early Post WW I !
You will like this one, or your money back. No questions. Please visit my other Overstrike Sockets--other items! "Quick fit sockets snap on and off in A jiffy". From An advertisement in 1920.
"Manufactured by Snap-On Wrench Co." Factory Milwaukee General Office Chicago"
"Distributed by MOTOR TOOL SPECIALTY COMPANY 14 E Jackson Street Chicago Ill Branches in 20 Principal Cities" From the 1923 A Catalog, back cover. Thank you for your time.
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