Record model 125 hand drill

A rare No.125 hand drill by Record of Sheffield

This model was only made  for a short period during the 1930's

It is fitted with mahogany coloured Bakelite knobs.

Removing the top knob reveals a hollow Nickel-plated tube for housing full-length 'jobbers' twist drill bits (capacity 0-1/4" round shank drills)

This hollow handle can be re-positioned at 180 degrees to the gear wheel to allow use in a pistol-grip fashion

The handle locking screw is still in place

Single speed with double pinions

It is marked 'RECORD MADE IN ENGLAND No125' on the gear lever

The malleable iron frame featuring the 'improved' gripping lug, retains some of the original blue finish whilst the gear wheel is retains some of the original red

O/A length is 13 3/4"

Weight is approx 2 lbs