Rifleman Hammer Poll Belt Axe or Mining Tool?

M ELEY · 25th July 2023, 02:22 PM

Based on the pics, I'd have to agree with the other folks on this one; an early tool axe in the style of the earlier pole/hammer axes. This one is an early casting. Note the curved blade edge and lack of manufacturer stamp. Still, a nice early (mid-19th ?) axe that could have been used on the frontier.

mgolab · 25th July 2023, 02:54 PM

Thank you everyone for the comments/feedback. Both informative and helpful.

I have one other ax in my collection which I am unclear about (whether tool or otherwise-another poll form). I will be posting pictures under a new post shortly.

Thanks again.

25th July 2023, 02:22 PM	#1
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,196	Based on the pics, I'd have to agree with the other folks on this one; an early tool axe in the style of the earlier pole/hammer axes. This one is an early casting. Note the curved blade edge and lack of manufacturer stamp. Still, a nice early (mid-19th ?) axe that could have been used on the frontier.

25th July 2023, 02:54 PM	#2
mgolab Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 116	Thank you everyone for the comments/feedback. Both informative and helpful. I have one other ax in my collection which I am unclear about (whether tool or otherwise-another poll form). I will be posting pictures under a new post shortly. Thanks again.