This is a nice clean 8" sweep ratchet brace with alligator jaws, in very good working condition, with solid black painted, lacquered hardwood handles. The ratchet system and chuck are in really good shape. It is marked "STANLEY MADE IN U.S.A." on the one arm side, and "NO. 945-8IN" on the arms. The end handle/head has ball bearings drive. About 80% of the nickel plating is intact, and the handles are in good condition with about 30% thick black paint finish intact. The push handle is the ball bearing type with an all steel backing. A very nice ratchet brace, in very good working condition!  No damage, no rust, a few minor stains, very good chuck and ratchet system.