Stanley No. 905 Breast Drill – Collector NotesGeneral Information* Stanley No. 905 Breast Drill
* Made in England (Sheffield production)
* 0–1/2” capacity
* Original government “Trade Package” box included
* Government/NATO Stock Number: 5110-99-910-4280
* Original trade label remains on the boxEstimated Production Date* Estimated manufacture: approximately 1972–1980
* Most likely produced during the 1970s
* Considered one of Stanley’s later premium hand-powered breast drills before cordless drills largely replaced them.Condition* Appears to be New Old Stock (NOS) or virtually unused.
* Originally assembled but never put into regular service.
* Crisp gear teeth with little to no visible wear.
* Original orange gear paint largely intact.
* Excellent nickel-plated chuck.
* Original hardwood handles retain factory finish.
* Original black japanned body with only minor storage marks.
* Original packaging included.Historical Notes* Government stock number suggests procurement for military or industrial service rather than retail hardware store distribution.
* Original trade packaging is increasingly uncommon and adds collector interest.
* Represents one of the last generations of high-quality manually powered breast drills produced by Stanley England.Features* Heavy-duty cast construction.
* Large gear for increased drilling torque.
* 1/2-inch chuck capacity.
* Comfortable breast plate for high-pressure drilling.
* Precision-machined gearing.
* Quality Sheffield manufacture.Collector Appeal* Excellent addition to:
* Stanley tool collections
* Sheffield-made tool collections
* Hand tool collections
* Woodworking shops
* Traditional craftsmen
* Military or government-issued tool collectionsSummaryFinding an original Stanley No. 905 in this condition with its original government trade packaging is becoming increasingly difficult. This
example retains exceptional original finish, appears to have seen little or no actual use, and represents a fine example of Stanley’s English-made hand tools from the 1970s.
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