http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1595961791.jpg
This is a Snap On early ratchet.

relatedly:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtcYB-mW6i0

I just replaced my 25 year old Husky 3/8" drive with a new one and what a nice change. Its amazing how you get used to an old worn out tool until you replace it with one that is sharp and crisp in its action.

Interestingly I had quite a challenge with Home Depot who initially refused to honor the Husky life time warranty for replacement as my 25 year old ratchet did not look like identical to the new one they had hanging on the shelf...well duh! After some back and forth with the store manager, they agreed but sheesh what a challenge over a $13 ratchet.