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Collins Homestead ?

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Is this one of the Collins Homestead (Mann) ax heads from the
70's-80's ? It was at the swap meet . Apologies only one photo.
I passed as I didn't know if this was of desired steel quality or
one of the "Mexico" heads ? Thank you .

Charles
https://imgur.com/a/DimqW
 
It's probably USA Mann which is better than an import but still not premium steel. The 'Homestead' was always a homeowner quality axe.

Edit: I'm not saying they're not good. Just saying they're not great.
 
It looks a lot like this old Mann/Collins I used to own.

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Square Peg ... I read a previous post where you mention "flat sides".... another reason
I decided to pass. Thanks. Seller wanted $10.00.

Charles
 
Thanks Square Peg. The handle had some life left in it... but, would be needing
a re-hang sooner rather then later. I saw a True Temper Tommy axe that caught
my eye....but, seller wouldn't budge on price.... $26.00 (head only)... too rich
for my blood, but , really wanted it ! Thanks again.

Charles
 
Definitely a Mann made axe.
Probably okay, but not as good as a Collins made Homestead axe from the 60's and earlier.
Never a premium axe to begin with.
 
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