Got Lucky...Disston 76

[Mark Kuzee]

I ran across a guy who had a barrel of saws and I picked out around 6 that were nice. The one pictured caused my jaw to drop. I have never seen a 76 Centennial in the wild previous to this. This one is an early one (1876-1887 in my estimation). The handle is an abundance of curves. Both horns are great in that they virtually come to a point. The etch was a bonus. Rip configuration but that is fine by me.

Mark

[Jim Koepke]

The saw screws will help determine the date of the saw. In Dec. of 1887 most makers switched to the Grover's patent design.

If it is pre 1887, the saw screws could be delicate if you plan on taking the saw apart.

jtk

[Jessica Pierce-LaRose]

That's a nice one. I've never seen one before, either (not that I've been looking) I find that handle quite attractive - it just seems a little "lighter" than most Disston's I've seen.

[Mike Allen1010]

Hello Mark,

That Disston Centennial is a real beauty! As you probably know, made from 1876 - 1920, the Centennial #76, incorporated the skew back of the D-8, with the some of the tote elements (like hang angle, hand position, etc.) of the original #7.

Should be a great user, in addition to being quite a collector's item.

Thanks for sharing photos!

All the best, Mike

[Mark Kuzee]

Jim,
I did not see the 1887 Grover patent on the medalion. My assumption is that the saw predates that time frame. I do not want to mess with the screws at this time. They are tight. I know how weak the centennial screws are and I do not want to try to find a replacement.

[steven c newman]

234204Means i sold this as a No.7??? Just because it has a W.S. medallion on it.234205234206Somebody got a bargain....

[george wilson]

A very pleasingly delicate handle on that saw. Very nice lamb's tongue for a commercial saw.

Steven,your handle is not the same. Am I missing something?

[steven c newman]

Might be because of that Warranted superior medallion. This is also a little newer saw than the OP's. The Sawnuts on mine were the domed kind. All brass, to boot.

[Tony Shea]

An extremely nice find Mark. I also have never seen one of these saws in the wild. I've been across many Disston saws and have never happened upon a 76. Seems to me that is a rare saw. I love the handle shape, as george said it's very delicate looking in a nice way. Not chunky what so ever.

Sorry Steven I do not believe that to be close to a #76. Unless i am missing something too.