Hans Widmaier KNZ 215.1 Contact Riveting Tool Set with Wooden Case and Instructions

Vintage contact riveting tool set by Hans Widmaier München, with interchangeable inserts, an additional rivet removal tool and a wooden case with a sliding lid. The double-sided German instruction sheet describes the Kontaktnietzange 55 (KNZ 215.1) and the NAZ 216.1 rivet removal tool. A distinctive tool set for collectors of historical electrical and precision engineering tools.

• Manufacturer: Hans Widmaier München, named on the instructions
• Model according to the seller and instructions: Kontaktnietzange 55 / KNZ 215.1
• Additional rivet removal tool with Widmaier logo and NAZ 216.1 marking
• Interchangeable metal inserts in individual wooden compartments
• According to the seller, a complete system set with numbered inserts No. 1 to No. 10; the count, compatibility between components and completeness relative to the original factory set have not been independently checked
• Post marking on a metal component; this alone does not confirm ownership by the Deutsche Bundespost or a specific usage history
• Dark handles with lettering; the material has not been confirmed as Bakelite
• Wooden sliding-lid case and double-sided German instructions included
• According to the seller, the instructions date from May 1959; this does not establish the tools’ year of manufacture
• Stated weight: 1390 grams
• Stated dimensions: 28 × 19 × 3.5 cm

Condition:
The photos show scratches, surface marks and localised discolouration on the metal components, and signs of use on the dark handles. The wooden case has scratches, stains and wear. The instructions show pronounced folds, discolouration and damage along the fold lines. Operation, fit of the inserts and performance when riveting or removing rivets have not been independently tested. Inspection before practical use is recommended. The photographs form an integral part of the condition description. Supplied as pictured.

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