How Much Is a Vintage Craftsman 3-1/2 Inch Bench Vise with Swivel Base, Model 5198x, Made in USA Worth?
A Vintage Craftsman 3-1/2 Inch Bench Vise with Swivel Base, Model 5198x, Made in USA is worth roughly $48 in today's market. Prices swing widely, anywhere from $20 to $240 depending on condition, edition, and demand. Figure aggregated from 40 recent sold listings.
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Shop all current Vintage Craftsman 3-1/2 Inch Bench Vise with Swivel Base, Model 5198x, Made in USA listings on eBay →Sold Range
$19.50 – $240.00
40 recent sales
Sold Median
$48.36
Realistic sale price
Asking (Active)
$67.49
14 live listings
AI Estimate
$60.00
Avg of 1 scans
Market Insight
Live listings are running 40% above what items actually sell for — sellers are asking $67 but completed sales are landing closer to $48. Price in line with sold comps to move it.
Recent Sold Comparables
What this item has actually sold for, pulled from public sold listings.
| Title | Sold |
|---|---|
| Craftsman/Columbian Vise Jaws - 5", 5-1/2", 6-1/2" USA Hardened Steel | $74.95 |
| CRAFTSMAN Bench Vise 6" Jaws Swivel Base Model 51856 HEAVY 37-1/2 lb | $199.99 |
| CRAFTSMAN Bench Vise 6" Jaws Swivel Base Model 51856 HEAVY 37-1/2 lb | $140.97 |
| For CRAFTSMAN,COLUMBIAN VISE JAWS,6 1/2" W, 3/4" H, 7/16"T OFFSET W/ 2 1/2" C-C | $39.94 |
| Vise Jaws Kit For Craftsman Many Older USA Models 6 1/2" Reversable Gray Vises | $39.94 |
| Vise Jaws Kit For Craftsman Columbian Fit 5 1/2" W, 3/4"H, 1/2"T, 3" C-C Offset | $39.99 |
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How much is a Vintage Craftsman 3-1/2 Inch Bench Vise with Swivel Base, Model 5198x, Made in USA worth?
Based on 40 recent sold listings, a Vintage Craftsman 3-1/2 Inch Bench Vise with Swivel Base, Model 5198x, Made in USA typically sells for $20 to $240 with a median of $48. The exact value depends on condition, completeness, and current market demand. Run a fresh scan for instant pricing on your specific item.
Where do these prices come from?
Sold prices come from completed listings on eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, Facebook Marketplace, and Etsy — actual sales, not asking prices. Active asking prices are pulled from live listings. We re-aggregate this data continuously as new scans come in.
Why do listing prices differ from sold prices?
Sellers commonly list above what items realistically sell for. The gap between "asking" and "sold" is the most important number to look at — pricing in line with the sold median moves your item; pricing at the asking ceiling means it sits.
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Based on 40 recent sold listings across eBay, Poshmark, and Mercari. Last updated July 12, 2026.
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