Just a boring ax head, but I think its pretty old. Look for the signs!

[FreeBirdTim]

Just a boring ax head, but I think it's pretty old. Look for the signs!

Found a neat 3 pound ax head today. Boring to some people, but it seems to be an old one. Any guesses as to the age of this ax? I'm guessing late 1800's, but I could be wrong. Give it your best shot!

 

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[ScubaDetector]

It appears that someone used it too many times as a hammer and really smashed it in. No idea of the age though. Sorry

 

[hunting deer]

I found a similar one a couple years ago. I keep all axes and hatchets. Storing them is becoming a problem. No idea of the age. I always figured the big heavy ones were older, early 1800's. Just a guess. There's a site online that can tell you how old by the shape of the axe head. I'm still hoping to find a trade axe. I dig most all the overload iron signals just to see if its a tool. I found two very old shingle hatchets this week. And four axe heads last week from one site. That's my best shot. Congrats!

 

[Garrett424]

Looks like it could lead to some nice old treasures. I would hammer that spot. (no pun intended)

 

[FreeBirdTim]

Yup, I'll be checking out that area with a fine tooth comb! Thanks for the input, guys!

 

[trapperart]

Nice old ax. Looks like it was used for a splitting wedge long after the handle broke.