I bought this......

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I suspect I'm not the only one who saw this,and over the past few years I've been curious about these particular tools. Every now and then one or two of them pop up. I've never seen a complete set with instructions so I couldn't resist. A Google search of Mars Tool Co. brings no information. I'd say it's late 40's to early 50's. Anyway these are the seller's pictures, I'll show details when it arrives.

 

[AeroFan_07]

That's cool. Looks like something that would be difficult to find as a complete kit. I suspect @photo2u is familiar with these and their usage?

 

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[tmitchell59]

++++Interesting!! No idea what any of these tools do!

 

[Peacoat]

Wow! Complete with instructions. That is a good find.

 

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If it didn't come with the instructions I would've passed on it....LOL!

 

[Turnip]

Very cool!
That large tool in center looks like the pliers my doc removed about 35 staples outta my paunch with the other day…

 

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I knew this was a find when I saw it but it's better than I thought. Usually something like this is crude and cheesy. The quality of these tools blew me away! (remember when we made the best stuff) My dad was a repairman and I've been using hand tools since I was 8 years old. These are high quality heavy chrome on steel and balanced. After the war production ended they were all ramped up. This probably didn't sell because of bad marketing or was just too complicated for most. Bonus.....all the repair parts are late 40's Talon! The warranty post card is a 1 cent stamp, that ended in 1951. This particular tool replaces teeth!!

 

[noobfromhell]

Hallo! I stumbled upon this blog. I snagged one of these sets, too, sans instructions book.

Could I impose upon you to email some pics of said instruction book some kind of way?

I'd be grateful!