M38A1 Tools

[JB]

Dad bought a bunch of surplus jeeps in the 70's fortunately for me he kept the tools before selling the jeeps. I found these in storage and plan on displaying with my M38a1. Any suggestions on removing cosmoline?


not sure about this screwdriver. It did not have a wrapper or stock number.

[Cabin Fever]

I've always used gasoline and a brush. Otherwise, mineral spirits should work, too.

[Joe Friday]

I wouldn't unwrap them...

[JB]

Too late on the no unwrap. I couldn't resist. Fortunately i have another set unwrapped.
Unfortunately i do not have the jack or handle. I do have the hub socket not pictured. It has a Ford stamp on it.

[Joe Gopan]

Markings on the Irwin Screwdrivers and the wrappers?

[JB]

The one with a tag is 5120-278-1275 Item #12 A-8/67. WR/3014-68 Stamped IRWIN USA

The other with no tag is with square shaft is IRWIN-US of A.

[JB]

The smaller screwdriver with reddish handle has a diamond logo with "Made H USA" in the middle of it. FSN 5120-222-3852 item # 11 A-10/67. WR/2618-68

[Joe Gopan]

The one with a tag is 5120-278-1275 Item #12 A-8/67. WR/3014-68 Stamped IRWIN USA

The other with no tag is with square shaft is IRWIN-US of A.

NOTE that these are late GI Issue Irwin 6" Round and 5" Square Blade Screwdrivers natural unparkerized finish. The Square shaft versions are normally issued with tool kits for Armored Vehicles.

[Birdy]

Digging up a bit of an old thread here: JB - what markings, manufacture, etc. are identified on the crescent wrench and the pliers?

[JB]

Utica Tools on the pliers and I think 708 s Proto on the adjustable wrench the cosmoline is thick.