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Simplex No. 41 Mechanical Ratchet Jack Iron? Antique Vintage Rare; Railroad, Car

$ 50.15

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Jack Type:: Mechanical - Ratchet-Lever
  • Model: No. 41
  • Condition: Pre-Owned
  • Collectible: Railroad Jack
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Manufacturer: Templeton, Kenly, & Co., Ltd.
  • Brand: Simplex

    Description

    Reduced!
    Up for your consideration is a 'Simplex No. 41' Mechanical Ratchet Jack by the 'Templeton, Kenly, & Co., Ltd.', of 'Chicago & Toronto'.  Guessing it's made of cast iron.  Seems like two nails are missing that held down the corners of the label.  Not sure if it's an antique or vintage (not sure exact age - Called manufacturer's technical support, but company was bought out and they didn't know.)
    Approximate Dimensions: Height (most compact): 11-1/4" x Length: 8-1/2" x Width: 3-1/4"
    Also Embossed: 'TK' (Mfg. logo), 'Made in USA', 'Pat in USA & all foreign countries'
    Saw elsewhere that this model jack's capacity is 1-1/2 Tons.  However, unable to verify as the label isn't legible.
    Please see photos for description/condition.  Tested - appears to be in working order; no cracks, breaks, or repairs noted.
    Per manufacturer's website: "While the ratchet-lever mechanical jack is almost as old as railroading itself, Templeton’s jack was the first to be truly reliable and safe. As testimony to this superior design, the new Simplex® jack — the trade name adopted for this product— quickly became the first choice among the track maintenance men who helped make the railroad a universal transportation system. The jack’s contribution to safer railroading would be recognized in 1913 by the American Museum of Safety, which awarded the Simplex jack its coveted Gold Medal — the only jack to ever receive this honor." -TKSimplex.com
    Please ask any questions before you purchase to ensure your satisfaction with the item.  Items are sold 'as is' and 'as pictured'.
    Thank you for your consideration!