Vintage 4 in One Screwdriver -- Jamestown NY Multi Bit Screwdriver With Bit

Description

Vintage -- The US factory for these closed about 30 years ago.
4 in One Screwdriver
Screwdriver INC
4 in ONE screwdrivers were not the first or only ones to feature multiple interchangeable bits, but they were perhaps the most successful and well-known example as well as the most rugged, practical and consistently high quality.
The basic patent for the 4 in ONE as we know it was filed by Algot T. Johnson (1880-1971) of York Street, Jamestown in 1961. Johnson was born in Vastergotland, Sweden. The screwdrivers consisted of a molded thermoplastic handle with a removable shank or tube that snapped into position partly inside the handle but partly protruding out in the work zone. Each end of the shank held a double-ended bit. One bit had standard ends (1/4 in. and 3/16 in.) while the other end had Phillips ends (#1 size and #2). The bits were held in place in the shank by a ball snap mechanism and the shank was held in a sleeve molded into the handle by a similar ball snap mechanism. The result was equivalent to a set of four screwdrivers in a light 7-inch package.
Made in USA
Condition;
The smaller philips bit is damaged and probably not useable. Other tips are very good.
NOTES ABOUT MY TOOLS:
All tools are cleaned by hand only - NO power tools used.
Mechanism are oiled and lubricated and will be working perfectly unless specified.
Tools will often have a light coat of oil or tool wax when sent, they may be slightly greasy on first touch.
99% of tools listed are MADE IN THE USA, manufacturer origins will always be listed if known.
Basically I clean the tools and remove rust
and/
or surface corrosion.
Oil and get the mechanisms working perfectly.
Give the metal a light polish.
Finish with light oil or wax for protection.
The result is great quality vintage tools for cheaper prices than brand new lower quality equivalent.