This item is a soldering gun kit, Craftsman brand. Home utility soldering gun. Heats in 5 seconds! Built-in spotlight! Over 200 watts of power for every kind of soldering! There are two complete usable tips, one for soldering and one big flat one for dent removal & heat sealing. I don't know the age, but I think it goes back to the 1950's or very early 1960's. Thanks for looking!