Please Id this Bolt?

[DerekR]

Hey all, How old would you think this bolt is?

I think its in the early 1800's since its square?

Thank you

Derek.

 

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[nhbenz]

From what I see It looks essentially similar to a modern carriage bolt. I think one of the age your suggesting would have to be blacksmith made, in which case the head of it would show signs of being hammered into shape. But I may be wrong about when such things started being machine made.

 

[WawaDuane]

I think it looks like a carriage bolt which are still used everywhere today. Maybe I'm wrong?

 

[Peyton Manning]

I've seen square bolts much newer than that well into the 1900's

 

[DerekR]

Thank you everyone, I can take a better picture if need be?

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Square heads bolts are still made and readily available.



Square Head Bolts | Portland Bolt

 

[cudamark]

If it was early 1800's, I'd expect a lot more rust.

 

[DerekR]

If it was early 1800's, I'd expect a lot more rust.

You do have a point.

 

[shawninNY]

I agree with cuda , this bolt was galvanized otherwise you wouldn't be able to see threads!

 

[fyrffytr1]

How big is it? Depending on the size it could be a galvanized bolt from a chain link fence.

 

[NVNutcase]

It's been my experience, that when I find an Older Carriage bolt, the square part of the bolt or shoulder is somewhat longer than todays Carriage bolts.