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Forum: European Armoury 5th March 2025, 08:47 PM
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Posted By mgolab
Cartouche Axe

Here is an interesting one. 6 x4 inches. 1.5 pounds. New Haft. Found in Northern Vermont. Has a cartouche. See Figures 26 and 27 in "Rifleman's Belt Axes"


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Forum: European Armoury 30th January 2025, 07:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 34,747
Posted By mgolab
not sure if I found something relevant in terms...

not sure if I found something relevant in terms of a marking or just pitting? Interesting that it is close to the faded marking
Forum: European Armoury 29th January 2025, 03:39 PM
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Views: 34,747
Posted By mgolab
Thank you for the feedback, CC Yes, the axe...

Thank you for the feedback, CC

Yes, the axe is hand forged and not machine made.

I am curious about the marking by the eye, "I H" or "H"?
Forum: European Armoury 28th January 2025, 11:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 34,747
Posted By mgolab
hand forged for sure. a few markings as circled....

hand forged for sure. a few markings as circled. Not sure is the "x" is an out of service mark? Perhaps also a number on the collar.

too large for a spike tomahawk. I am curious whether this...
Forum: European Armoury 22nd January 2025, 06:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 34,747
Posted By mgolab
Boarding Axe?

Just picked this one up and waiting for it to come in. Seems hand forged. I wonder if it is a boarding axe.

weight is 2 pounds

It is 10 inches by 4.5 inches
Forum: European Armoury 9th January 2025, 09:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 23,173
Posted By mgolab
Hi Mark. Very good to hear from you and Happy...

Hi Mark. Very good to hear from you and Happy New Year! Thank you for the feedback. Yes, the eye is lozenge shaped.

I am still trying to figure out the "A" stamping on the collar. Amory mark? ...
Forum: European Armoury 8th January 2025, 06:39 PM
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Views: 23,173
Posted By mgolab
US Surcharge Hatchet?

I received this hatchet head for Christmas. Painted red at one point but hand forged. Very similar in size/weight to 36.A in Swords and Blades of the American Revolution and Figure 26 in Rifleman's...
Forum: European Armoury 11th August 2024, 01:02 PM
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Views: 10,330
Posted By mgolab
All Iron Spike Tomahawk

Hello:

I wanted to get some thoughts on this one from my collection, all iron spike tomahawk from Western PA. Head is 6 inches and overall 12 inches. Total weight 1 pound. Thin but hand forged.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 2nd July 2024, 10:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 31,750
Posted By mgolab
Hatchet

Picked this up from a consignment store in Wayland MA, which is about 8 miles from Concord. There was also an entrenching tool, like a mattock.

The axe is similar to light infantry hatchets. A...
Forum: European Armoury 21st May 2024, 05:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 22,500
Posted By mgolab
Axe Question

I purchased it in Southern Indiana by Vincennes where the 8th Regiment was involved during the American Revolution.

On the one side of the hatchet, there appears to be blacksmith initials and the...
Forum: European Armoury 6th May 2024, 11:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,154
Posted By mgolab
I assume that you have reviewed Jack Vargo's book...

I assume that you have reviewed Jack Vargo's book "The Spike Tomahawk" to elicit such an austere comment?
Forum: European Armoury 6th May 2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,154
Posted By mgolab
Converted Spike Tomahawk?

Hello:

Would appreciate any comments on this piece in my collection. I wonder if it started out as a pipe tomahawk, bowl was removed and spike welding on.

Vargo's Book "The Spike Tomahawk"...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 3rd May 2024, 11:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 32,042
Posted By mgolab
Hello: I purchased it in that manner.

Hello: I purchased it in that manner.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 24th April 2024, 01:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 32,042
Posted By mgolab
War Hammer?

I would appreciate any comments on this piece that I own. Came from Haverfordwest, UK. Hand forged. Iron.

head is 8 inches, weight of head is 2Ibs.

I added the haft.

Thank you
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 29th March 2024, 11:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,815
Posted By mgolab
here is another image of the head...typical and...

here is another image of the head...typical and standard archaeological one
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 27th March 2024, 02:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,815
Posted By mgolab
Here is another image of the head. Kind of a...

Here is another image of the head.

Kind of a knife shaped or dagger blade.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 26th March 2024, 05:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,815
Posted By mgolab
thank you for the information. Looks identical,...

thank you for the information. Looks identical, right down to the machined steel and rubber handle.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 22nd March 2024, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,815
Posted By mgolab
Hammer?

Hello:

I am hoping to gain some information on this hammer which I own. Not sure whether a tool or something else. Head is hand forged and haft, although hand carved, likely a replacement. Haft...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 23rd January 2024, 01:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,107
Posted By mgolab
Thanks Ian, but I'd have to disagree with you on...

Thanks Ian, but I'd have to disagree with you on that. Where is the hammer? It is a blade profile with a spike/chisel end. Hand forged. Someone else suggested that the head and haft were married...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 21st January 2024, 09:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,107
Posted By mgolab
Thank You. Does not resemble a roofing hammer. ...

Thank You. Does not resemble a roofing hammer. Thus, no hammer end and no nail pull.

Piece appears to be 18th century to me. Also, not aware of any mining in Rochester NY.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 21st January 2024, 03:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,107
Posted By mgolab
I've seen a lot of old ice harvesting hatchets....

I've seen a lot of old ice harvesting hatchets. Not likely. blade profile is different along with chisel spike end.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 21st January 2024, 02:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,107
Posted By mgolab
Help with Identification-Naval Axe?

Hello:

I recently acquired this all iron, hand forged hatchet/axe. The head is 8 inches and overall length is 18 inches. It weighs 3 pounds. It came from upstate New York, Rochester/Lake Ontario...
Forum: European Armoury 28th July 2023, 08:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,524
Posted By mgolab
M ELEY, thank you for the comments. I...

M ELEY, thank you for the comments.

I think you hit the nail on the proverbial head with your thorough and well said analysis!

I appreciate it.
Forum: European Armoury 28th July 2023, 01:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,524
Posted By mgolab
to further note, this axe was found in...

to further note, this axe was found in Pennsylvania, in the vicinity of Fort Ligonier.
Forum: European Armoury 27th July 2023, 08:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,524
Posted By mgolab
Also, just to add- the axe comes from the...

Also, just to add-

the axe comes from the Fort Ligonier area in PA. Not sure if there is any historical connection...then again, a lot of coal mining in that area. However, the forging seems to...
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