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Help with Axe ID

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I'm usually have good luck identifying axe heads -- but these two have me puzzled.

Axe #1: Large M in a circle (recessed circle with what looks like 2 1/2 beneath it. There might be some circular text around the M but I can't make it out.

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Axe #2: Double bit with GORILLA and 4 2 stamped in it. The 4 2 is in a typical location but the GORILLA is offset and angled.

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I know the numbers are most likely the weight of the heads. There are no other marks on the heads (that I can see). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
 
The 1st is a 90's boys axe, made by Mann and likely had a yellow Collins sticker on the handle.
 
I'm usually have good luck identifying axe heads -- but these two have me puzzled.

Axe #1: Large M in a circle (recessed circle with what looks like 2 1/2 beneath it. There might be some circular text around the M but I can't make it out.

Zoom of Logo Overall Image
Axe #2: Double bit with GORILLA and 4 2 stamped in it. The 4 2 is in a typical location but the GORILLA is offset and angled.

Zoom of Logo Overall Image
I know the numbers are most likely the weight of the heads. There are no other marks on the heads (that I can see). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Are you Canadian, by any chance?
https://www.google.com/books/editio...q="Gorilla+axes"&pg=PA901&printsec=frontcover
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Mann axe from the 80s on top and double bit is crbnsteeladdict said gibsons ltd. Gorilla and that is a very cool axe. Looks old too. Quick google if Gibson ltd blacksmith Canada and you should be able to find his dates he was working.
 
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