Need help identifying Collins Axe???

burddogg

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I just scored this great Collins axe from a gentleman who found it in an estate sale in N. Illinois for $34. No information is available as to the age or model. The axe head is marked COLLINS and the handle is stamped COLLINS. The head measures 6 1/4" long and just under 4" wide from toe to heel. Total weight is 2lb.11.3oz and total length is just at 18". I have gently hand filed and sanded down some of the aging. This axe is destined to be my new pack axe, and I was hoping someone with a little more axe knowledge may help me more accurately identify the age and model/style. Also, I am looking for options for a sheath as well. Thanks in advance for any help.
 

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littleknife- close on the miners axe, but this axe is definitely vintage Collins. I am having a rough time finding any info online relative to old models. Thanks for the post, and I welcome any other suggestions.
 
burddogg said:
littleknife- close on the miners axe, but this axe is definitely vintage Collins. I am having a rough time finding any info online relative to old models. Thanks for the post, and I welcome any other suggestions.
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There isn't much!!
Some one needs to make a "price guide" for Collins, Norlund, True Temper, Kelly, etc.. :mad:

This site is good, but doesn't have pics of the various models===>
http://www.yesteryearstools.com/Yesteryears Tools/Home.html
Maybe the old catalogs are hard to find
Hence, NO internet info??:confused:

I've had 3 Collins and all had the rectangle stamp like yours
The military knife guys might know more
They LOVE Collins axes :o
 
thanks trent.
I can't believe with the historical significance of this American company, there isn't more info to be had.:confused: I'll check the link you suggested. I thought about emailing the museum where the Collins factory used to be. I'll keep you posted.
 
After emailing Tom at yesteryearstools.com (thanks trent!) he came up with this info:

The house axe (as the axe in question is referred to) in question was made
sometime between the 1930s and the 1950s. I do not think there was a model number commonly associated with the axe but there were two weights, 2 1/4
lbs and 2 3/4 lbs. At times the axe was sold with different paper labels,
one of which was accompanied by a two-tone handle. These house axes usually
had a 19 inch handle.

So, there's my answer: A Collins House Axe.
Tom was very quick to respond and quite knowledgeable. I'd recommend anyone who is looking to identify an old tool to visit his site at yesteryearstools.com:)
 
burddogg said:
After emailing Tom at yesteryearstools.com (thanks trent!) he came up with this info:

The house axe (as the axe in question is referred to) in question was made
sometime between the 1930s and the 1950s. I do not think there was a model number commonly associated with the axe but there were two weights, 2 1/4
lbs and 2 3/4 lbs. At times the axe was sold with different paper labels,
one of which was accompanied by a two-tone handle. These house axes usually
had a 19 inch handle.

So, there's my answer: A Collins House Axe.
Tom was very quick to respond and quite knowledgeable. I'd recommend anyone who is looking to identify an old tool to visit his site at yesteryearstools.com:)
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Hahhahaha
That is cool!!
It can't hurt to send an email, right?
This time it worked out good:thumbup:
 
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