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U.S stamps are found on most government issue axes, so it could be anything really.
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Looks like the U.S. Army's M-1950 Camp Axe.
I haven't seen much mention of this aspect of Hudson Bay axe history:
Hudson Bay axes made by Collins (and painted green) were used by the U.S. Army, and designated the "M 1950 Camp Axe". This replaced the earlier "Camp Axe" (which was not a true Hudson Bay pattern, sourced from L.L. Bean beginning in 1942).
[As mentioned in the article U.S. MIlitary Axes, Part II, by Carter Rila, The Chronicle, June 1986, page 23]
Some possible evidence of these:
Seeems that there are not, just forged strips......Once I remove the handle I will confirm
Thanks a lot Steve, Do you know how long was the handle? It seems to have a not original one and I would like to hange it with the correct size
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Some clues from coloradowildman, from a post he made at another forum:
coloradowildman
05-22-2011
Has anyone here ever seen a US Army\Collins Legitimus Hudson Bay Axe? There's a local antique store that has one and it even has a US issue Hudson Bay axe sheath. The handle looks to be about 22-23" long and the head is stamped both "US" and "Collins Legitimus". The head has faded army green paint and the head itself is in excellent condition. The handle looks crummy because of all the chipped army green paint but didn't look rotted or damaged...
Thanks again Steve.... Now is a curve ball....It is not a Boys axe 28", neither a tomahawk or hatchet........Any ideas where to buy the handle???
Thanks Ultrahesh but, problem with beavertooth is that everything seems to be sold out
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This might be a more accurate indications of the handle length, from an old listing:
Measurements (approx):
Total length: 24.25"
Handle length: 22.5" [presumably not counting the amount of handle inside the eye]
Head length: 7"
As to where to find a ready-made 24" handle for a Hudson Bay head, there's at least one place that's selling them (cspoutdoors dot com), but they are marked "Snow & Nealley" and aren't cheap.
Measurements (approx):
Total length: 24.25"
Handle length: 22.5" [presumably not counting the amount of handle inside the eye]
Head length: 7"
As to where to find a ready-made 24" handle for a Hudson Bay head, there's at least one place that's selling them (cspoutdoors dot com), but they are marked "Snow & Nealley" and aren't cheap.
Thanks again Steve, LOL you are right about prices...... If you would know how much I paid for the axe!!!I have to think twice to spend $26 plus shipping!!!!