They will use it for lobby display or museum if they have one. Over the years I have sold a number of items back to the original manufacture. You are welcome and good luck gathering your information. your the first person that seems to have a good idea what your talking about I would contact the company and email them a photo, I doubt if they even have an example this old. You could very well have a Model E saw, which would have been the first saw under the Skilsaw name. anyway, any info you may have about this saw would be great! On the model J skilsaw it was made with a 6' blade and this on I have is only 51/4 ' and the saw I have has a toggle switich start and i believe the model J has a trigger start. from April 1930, but there are a few differences. I wasn't sure how old it is, but i have found a Skilsaw model 'J' in an old H.Channon cat.

The powercord looks original and is free from cracks or frays.

The blade guard is attached with a pin and cotter pin. A tube of Skil lube was also in the case.the sawblade is sharp, but the teeth are irregular from re-shapening i believe, or blade was hand cut. The saw came with the 'T' socket that removes the blade, and makes cutting adjustments on the saw. The case is free from rust and the hindges are in good shape, the leather handle if firm, but the leather is off on one side. The can it is in was made my the Erie Can Co. And when the woman i bought it from plugged it in and ran strong, i couldn't believe it, i actually cut a 2x4 with it ! The saw doesn't have a model plate on it, not sure if it ever did. I have done carptentry work my whole life so i thought it was kind of cool. I bought this Skilsaw at a yard sale in SaltLake City about 1o years ago. First of all let me thank you in advance for your time to look at this item I have.

Skilsaw model 77 serial number hb796267