A C Gilbert 1/4" drill

[Ray M]

I have an old (probably around 1950) A C Gilbert 1/4" power drill.
It's not in the greatest shape. I can't find any info on on the web to determine if it has any value to a collector.

Can anyone offer any help.

Thanks
Ray M

[Woussko]

If you have an eBay selling account setup or know someone that does, try listing it. If the right people see the listing it may bring some nice bids. It is a rare brand today. What you have is a D or end handle style drill. Back then they were made in smaller sizes. Today most if not all come geared down and have 1/2" chucks on them. They are bigger than your's too. In the 50s (and before) Black & Decker and Milwaukee had 1/4 and 3/8 drills much like your's. I happen to have a mid 50s Milwaukee that's much like it. The difference is that you have a collector's tool. People that collect vintage power tools (There are some of them out there) like the lesser known brands. It's too bad it's not in really nice condition but restoring a tool is great too. I have too many tools and other stuff so I must not get anymore. I really need to clean up. On the other hand I'm sure there are people that would love your drill.

[BHD]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._C._Gilbert_Company

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Carlton_Gilbert

http://www.acghs.org/

http://www.acghs.org/product%20gallery/tool.html