Anyone know the yr of my (new) Tech?

**milhouse** · 03-04-2008, 12:37 PM

I recently purchased this from the BB Marketplace.

It's in nice condition and I was wondering how to tell what year it is. There are no numbers or letters on it (other than Reg US Patent, Made in USA and The Gillette logo).

thanks

**zatoichi** · 03-04-2008, 01:23 PM

Probably 1930´s / 1940`s

**Ltltony** · 03-04-2008, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by zatoichi

Probably 1930´s / 1940`s

It's newer than that.
The triangle guard slots weren't introduced until 39.

**milhouse** · 03-04-2008, 03:46 PM

Thanks for the replies so far.

So it's likely between '39 and ??

Did the 60's models look like that?

Is it odd that it has no date code?

**norman931** · 03-04-2008, 04:45 PM

The dating page says parallel slots were introduced in '52. I know that's not accurate, because I have a '51 with parallel slots, and I've owned two NDC 40s Techs with them as well. I own a '39 that has the triangular slots. Does yours have "Gillette" etched on top of the head? If so, my guess is 44-46. If not, I would guess '39 to early 40s (like my 39). I wonder if this might be a WW2 US Military Officer set?

Norm

**milhouse** · 03-04-2008, 10:25 PM

Thanks guys.

Based on what I've read in a few other threads as well it looks like a 39 - early 40s as well. No Gillette etching on top. I was hoping it was a pre-war or war-era Tech.

My grandfather was in WWII. I wonder if he shaved with one.

**norman931** · 03-05-2008, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by milhouse

Thanks guys.

Based on what I've read in a few other threads as well it looks like a 39 - early 40s as well. No Gillette etching on top. I was hoping it was a pre-war or war-era Tech.

My grandfather was in WWII. I wonder if he shaved with one.

Techs were issued to the troops. Enlisted guys usually got a plain one with a black plastic handle. Yours is fancier, with a nice case, so it could be an officer set.

Norm