C. DREW & CO. Pry Bars
Compiled by Andrew W. Pollock III

C. DREW Small Prying Bar,
From C. DREW & Co. catalogue No. 36, Image No. 215

Reference:

The following information is from:

This tool type was evidently discontinued by the time catalogue No. 59 was published in 1959.

"Tool Steel, Tempered and Polished at Both Ends." (per catalogues No. 36, 37)

"A tool specially designed to fill a long felt want among Automobile Repair Men and Mechanics in general, for a pry bar long and slender and yet light and strong. The handle is straight and round making it suitable for use as a drift pin or lining up tool. The other end is so shaped that it makes a handy tire tool" (per catalogues No. 36, 37)

"Packed loose" (per catalogue No. 37)

Catalogue listings:

Small Pry Bars: No. 1. Length: 23" Size Steel: 5/8." Wt.: 1-3/4 lbs. Price: $1.50 (from catalogues No. 36, 37)

Small Pry Bars: No. 2. Length: 16" Size Steel: 9/16 x 1/2." Wt.: 1 lb. Price: $1.10 (from catalogues No. 36, 37)

The prices listed above are for historical purposes only; listed items are not being offered for sale.

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