New guy here need help

[fast_408]

Hi everyone, This is my first post here thanks for having me seems like a really neat site
Im trying to figure out what this is it was given too me and the guy i got it from said he had had it for a long time and dont remember where he found it
Thank you for any help Jason

 

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[vpnavy]

1st - Welcome Aboard Jason! You didn't list your state (or country) in your profile. So, you might consider jumping over to Sub-Forums: Select Your Area.... and selecting your state for information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state (or country).

2nd - moved this thread over to Forum > Our Discoveries > What Is It? for better visibility.

 

[kcm]

Looks pretty awesome! I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to old axes, but it would appear that someone tried to make this one lighter by creating all the holes. That's a modern method of sacrificing a little strength to make something a bit lighter. If this is really old, it could, possibly, have significant historical value. In any case, is an awesome find!

Oh, welcome to Tnet!

 

[Mackaydon]

Looks like a ax head replica used in modern reenactment scenes.
Don.......

 

[kcm]

Looks like a ax head replica used in modern reenactment scenes.
Don.......

Why, just because red is still showing after several centuries?? ...Call me an optimist.

 

[Terry Soloman]

Modern Repro. How about this one?

 

[Carolina Tom]

Those sure do look like bullet holes in that ax head.

Maybe not, they would have "bent" the steel a bit on the way through.

Just not sure...

Welcome tot he forum sir.

 

[diggummup]

edit after closer look... Made to mimic bullet holes maybe? All moderately similar in shape.

 

[nhbenz]

Is that a copper inlay, or paint as suggested earlier?

 

[trapperart]

Welcome to the forum interesting for sure

 

[jewelerguy]

welcome, new guy

 

[fast_408]

It's copper inlay and also it looks like the holes are punched out with a chisel if u look close there kinda squared

 

[fast_408]

And thank you for all the welcomes and help I am thankful live been trying to figure it out for some time if anyone wants more pics I can get them tomorrow throw and post them from any angle needed