Looking for more info on Sears Roebuck & Co. Chainsaw

[Rockrash13]

Posting this for a buddie who got this little saw in a trade. Came with original box, manual, wrench ect. Looks like it might have been used once. The manual is really cool with lots of cartoon images and parts list and how to completely rebuild the saw. What I'm trying to find out is who made these,what era is it from, what's the value (if any) .He doesn't want to scratch it up if it's collectable as only scuffed paint in on bottom of saw. If not worth collecting then he wants to used it for a trail saw in his 4x4. Thanks for any help.

 

[Rockrash13]

I should have stated some specs. 1.9CI engine 14" hard nose bar with 1/4" chain, 16/1 mix. Is this a Roper made saw???? And if so why can't I find one like it searching Google or eBay

 

[ray benson]

From chainsawcollectorsse

Manufactured by Roper Co.
1.9 cu. in. (31cc) engine
Tillotson HS carburetor
16:1 Fuel oil ratio
Champion DJ6J
14" Bar

Also sold as
Sears 917.350020
Roper C12131R, C12147R
Massey Ferguson 190A

Came in either blue and white, yellow, or red and black.

 

[Rockrash13]

Thanks any idea on the years they were producing them? I checked owners manual hoping for a printing date but couldn't find anything.

 

[ray benson]

early 1970's