Ruger Yankee Model's #300 & #301

[T.A. Workman]

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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[67stingray]

Congrats on putting together a rare pair of tools, the search for these items are never ending. Thanks for sharing.
Bennett

[gunman42782]

Truly a awesome score!

[JAYDAWG]

Wow.......Who knew.
Way cool.
Good for you Terry!!

Jay

[contender]

Color me jealous! I'm still searching for my first spiral screwdriver,, and you have both varieties! VERY nice!

[Watertender]

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.

[radicalrod]

Congrats Terry.....I have a pair too

[T.A. Workman]

Congrats Terry.....I have a pair too

Thanks Radical,
But my set is missing a Breast Plate Drill to hang out with this holiday !

[radicalrod]

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

[rpm enterprises]

There is a third variation..