I've only unearthed a small hand full of these tools over the years.
The Penens Corporation produced tools for the "Challenger" brand at Schiller Park, Illinois, at least up until the early 1960s. At some point, production moved to Cleveland. The Canadian side of the operation, Proto Tools of Canada, operated out of London, Ontario.
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| May 1959 |
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Proto eventually became part of the mighty Stanley Black & Decker empire. Below, my pair of Stanley Challenger pliers:
So Challenger was around separate of Proto/Plomb? Interesting, I have a few combination wrenches, a 1/4" ratchet that say by Proto. Like Bluepoint by Snap-On. Good tools, I have a pretty good set of sockets and wrenches, 1/4 to 3/4 drive. Nothing really matches, it all old quality stuff, also Wright, S-K, Hazet, Williams etc.
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I have a 14 piece set challenger 3/8 drive socket set in original condition if anyone is interested.
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ReplyDeleteI have a 15 piece screwdriver set vintage Challenger in a couple Challengerwrenches
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ReplyDeleteI got 5/8 Challenger wrench says 6120 if anybody interested..731-335-4586
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ReplyDeleteI’ve unearthed a full set of challenger sockets 1 3/8 (1844) up to 2” (1864) ratchet and extension. 403-580-7369 (Alberta)
ReplyDeleteScratch that, it starts lower. 17 piece so far
DeleteI knhwrited a Challenger socket set. Solid as a rock. Obviously a quality outfit in its day. Need to find a couple of missing sockets.
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