B65-367 RATCHET BRACE. Armstrong Patent. Patented in 1884 by Arthur Armstrong of Plainville, CT. This is the first version of the brace, using a lever-activated rod to push on the base of the chuck jaws. It still works, kind of, but is an awkward mechanism, which may explain its rarity (Pearson A rating). Armstrong manufactured it himself; a later simplified version was made by Harry Bartholomew. 8" sweep, grip is loose, and there's a chip in the head. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Good 200-400