I've found a solid-looking bench vise for sale, a PENN 515-1/2, but I have been unable to find more than a couple a references to Penn vises. Does anyone have more details? (I've seen a picture of a 515, but the one for sale is a 515-1/2 )

Tom

Here’s a picture of the #515 1/2. The owner says it weighs just shy of 75 lbs. 

I can't find anything about that particular vise. Is there something specific you need to know about it, need parts, maybe an specialized jaw or attachment, or?

Frosty The Lucky.

Thank you Frosty. I was just curious about the brand and history of the vise. It looks solid and I’m interested in old vises/tools. When I drew a blank, I thought I had overlooked something so I asked the group. When you too came up empty, I googled Penn and the German word for vise, «Schraubstock», and Bingo! Penn is an Austrian company (penn.at), and they continue make vises to this day.  Thanks again. 

Oh yeah they still make vises! They make so many vises I don't know what probably 80% are used for. Penn makes all kinds f things from instrumentation to mill cutters and teeth, on and on. I'd like a couple of those vises as shelf displays. They don't say much about their bench vises. Maybe contact them and ask. 

It looks like a solid anvil from here. is it smooth when you open and close it?

Frosty The Lucky.