Axe Identification

[crown & hammer]

I don't have weight on this (it is a heavier axe). It is unused. It has Drop Forged stamped. I can't read the stamp below that. Any ideas on era and style, etc? Thank you.

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[Square_peg]

Dayton pattern. The high centerline suggests US make, so that's good.

What's it say underneath 'Drop Forged'?

 

[cityofthesouth]

Seems that drop forging is kind of a vague term, but I think when it's used with tools it suggests a more mechanized, modern process and probably puts it on this side of 1950 someplace. Looks to be in good usable condition, I'd make with the hanging. Might give it a little vinegar time just to take a look at the bit and how deeply it was hardened. If that looks good, then proceed.

 

[crown & hammer]

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A clearer photo. The lettering underneath Drop Forged is illegible --- but I think first letter is a "T"