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Collins Hatchet

87Burban

87Burban

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Found this in my Dad's stuff. He worked for the forest service in northern California in the early 1950's, so I imagine that that is when he got it.

Overall from top of head to bottom of handle is about 13.5"

Blade edge is about 3 1/4 "

Any information on this?

Thanks.

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Looks like a standard Collins Axe Co. hatchet
I'm not sure how to date them
They are kinda, highly collectible on EBAY
I think mostly because they made WWII ones??
I think the military ones are marked "U.S."?
And I think Boy Scouts of America?
The ones with Legitimus are really collectible
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/2950823


You got a nice find!!!:thumbup:
 
Ive got a double bit axe with that same "Collins" in a rectangle and havent been able to date it with any success so far. --KV
 
kvaughn said:
Ive got a double bit axe with that same "Collins" in a rectangle and havent been able to date it with any success so far. --KV
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Every Collins I have run across had the same stamp/logo
Maybe they NEVER changed it:eek:
Saves on "stamping costs", right!??
 
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