some kind of hammer, but for what?

[hightone777]

This was several inches below grade at an old river ford. It is iron and only about five inches long. The head has some impact marks. There was some numbers on the handle, but pitted beyond recognition. I have not been able to find out what it was used for. Any ideas?

 

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[Loco-Digger]

It may have the appearance of a hammer, but I think that is coincidental. I don't know what it is, just don't think it's a type of hammer.

 

[releventchair]

The handle part jaw off a monkey wrench?

 

[hightone777]

releventchair, I think you're right. thanks

 

[kcm]

Could be part of a monkey wrench, but something about it just isn't clicking with me. I'm kinda leaning towards a piece of machinery that used a cog wheel. The "part" would raise up and allow the cog to advance one (or more) notches. Thoughts??

 

[GA_Boy]

It could be a Blacksmiths tool.
Marvin

 

[powrsurg]

What about a rail road nail?

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[boogeyman]

It could be a Blacksmiths tool.
Marvin

Same thoughts or if not could be a bench dog that was repurposed as a hammer. But I think Ga Boy nailed it!