References:

The following information is from:

• C. DREW "Ripping Tools" catalogue No. 10, May 1, 1954 (without prices) accompanied by the price list of September 1, 1954
• C. DREW catalogue No. 59, January 15,1959
• C. DREW catalogue No. 63, January 1, 1963
• C. DREW price list, January 1, 1967
• C. DREW catalogue, June 1968

"Regular -- Nail Starter, 10-1/2" long, 5/8" Octagon stock. FOR STARTING NAILS UP TO 16 PENNY. Can start larger nails if used with care. Packaged one dozen in counter display box. Weight 15 lbs per dozen." (per May 1, 1954 catalogue)

"Standard. One right angle claw - straight grip." (per catalogue: June 1968)

Both Octagon and Hexagon formats are known for the No. 277 type.

Catalogue Listings:

Octagon Format:

Nail Puller: No. 277. Regular. Ocfagon. Box: 12. Wt. per box: 15 lbs. Price per dozen. $15.60. (per September 1, 1954 price list)

"Regular -- Nail Starter, 10-1/2" long, 5/8" Octagon stock. FOR STARTING NAILS UP TO 16 PENNY. Can start larger nails if used with care. Packaged one dozen in counter display box. Weight 15 lbs per dozen." (per May 1, 1954 catalogue)

Hexagon Format:

Nail Puller: Cat. No.: Various. Size: 10-1/2" x 5/8"

• No. 277. Hex. Color: Red. Box: 12. List Price: $1.59. Display boxed. (per catalogue No. 59)
• No. 277. Hex. Box: 12. List Price: $1.75. Display Boxed. (per catalogue No. 63)
• No. 277. List Price: $1.98 (per price list: January 1, 1967)
• No. 2771 (Formerly 277). Weight: 1.2 lb. Standard Pack: 12. Price: $1.98 each. (per catalogue: June 1968)