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PRE 1964 NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CALIBRATION LABELED RICHMONT TORQUE WRENCH

$ 237.6

Availability: 69 in stock
  • Year: PRE 1964
  • Theme: Astronauts & Space Travel
  • Type: NASA/MSFC TOOLS
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Exploration Missions: Apollo
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: Used

    Description

    PRE 1964 RICHMONT Products Torque Wrench with affixed
    Calibration label of NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama
    According to MSFC calibration label, based on Form 611 (Rev Feb 1967), torque wrench was last checked for calibration 04-03
    MSFC Tag Q-267-JY is hand etched on wrench's brass turn handle and also confirmed on calibration label
    NASA's MSFC, dedicated in 1960 by President Eisenhower, was considered NASA's lead center for the development of rocket propulsion systems and technologies. During the 1960s, the activities were largely devoted to the Apollo Program, with the Saturn family of launch vehicles designed and tested at MSFC.
    Richmont Products of Cleco Division of Reed Roller Bit Company of Houston, Texas existed as independent brand until 1964 merger with Sturtevant.  The wrench is not labeled with Sturtevant, so presumed to be manufactured before 1964.
    Torque wrench is Richmont Products Size-3, model 4SD150 F3
    1/2inch fixed drive
    10 to 150 foot pounds torque range
    Brass turn handle
    Torque wrench is operational and in original as-is condition, see pictures
    Weighs 1lb, 8oz
    16-1/2in long, 1in wide
    Wrench will ship USPS Certified and Insured Mail