Ruger Yankee Model's #300 & #301
Post by T.A. Workman » Mon Dec 13, 2021 12:07 pm
Gentlemen,
I've finally paired up my Model #300 Yankee Spiral Ratchet manual return screwdriver with a Model #301 (top) automatic return variation.
These were produced by THE RUGER CORP in 1947 and were Bill Ruger's pride & joy. He designed and built the machine that cut the spiral shafts, six at a time.
Terry
Note the difference in distance of the Company Roll Mark, manual (r) 1/2" & auto (l) 5/16".
Picture from John C. Dougans book Ruger Pistols & Revolvers, page's 32 & 36
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Ruger Yankee Model's #300 & #301
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Re: Ruger Yankee Model's #300 & #301
Congrats on putting together a rare pair of tools, the search for these items are never ending. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Ruger Yankee Model's #300 & #301
Wow.......Who knew.
Way cool.
Good for you Terry!!
Jay
Way cool.
Good for you Terry!!
Jay
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Re: Ruger Yankee Model's #300 & #301
Color me jealous! I'm still searching for my first spiral screwdriver,, and you have both varieties! VERY nice!
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Re: Ruger Yankee Model's #300 & #301
That is really great. Ruger made good tools and the fact that Bill Ruger designed one of the machines to cut the threads is a neat fact.
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Congrats Terry.....I have a pair too
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Thanks Radical,
But my set is missing a Breast Plate Drill to hang out with this holiday !
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Re: Ruger Yankee Model's #300 & #301
Terry if I can do it I am certain you can too.....
The one I bought was the only one I have ever seen for sale.....
So you don't have to worry about me chasing the next one
The one I bought was the only one I have ever seen for sale.....
So you don't have to worry about me chasing the next one
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Re: Ruger Yankee Model's #300 & #301
There is a third variation..