For sale is a rare vintage Swinborne 5/8" Whitworth 1" drive impact socket, made in Great Britain. Swinborne is a respected name in British tool manufacturing, known for their high-quality and durable tools. This impact socket is designed for heavy-duty industrial and automotive use, making it ideal for both professional mechanics and collectors of vintage tools.

Details:

✅ Brand: Swinborne
✅ Size: 5/8" Whitworth
✅ Drive Size: 1"
✅ Points: 6-point
✅ Type: Impact Socket
✅ Material: High-strength forged steel
✅ Finish: Black oxide coating for corrosion resistance
✅ Country of Manufacture: Great Britain

Condition:

🔹 Used Condition – Shows signs of age and use, including surface marks, scratches, and some light rust, which adds to its vintage character.
🔹 No cracks or structural damage – still fully functional.
🔹 The socket edges are intact and not rounded.
🔹 Interior surface is clean and maintains a snug fit on fasteners.

Markings:

✔️ Stamped with "Swinborne" and "5/8 WHIT."
✔️ Marked "British Made," confirming its origin.
✔️ Additional markings "CPT Co." and "SO16" engraved on the socket head.

Ideal For:

🔧 Professional mechanics and engineers
🔧 Collectors of vintage British tools
🔧 Automotive and industrial applications
🔧 Restoration projects