True temper falls city jersey style

thats actually in stupendous condition for being a detector find, and just in general, great stuff. As far as falls city goes, that means falls city indiana and i believe this ax was a transitional piece from sometime after 1906 and before 1930, because TT acquired the kelly name in 1930. Of course this could be after TT stopped using the kelly works name, sometime in the 50s maybe, which would explain the great condition. A third option is, like the Kelly works axes, these axes could have been available concurrently with the kelly works axes from 1904-ww2ish, but because they were made here, they were marked falls city

why it's not marked "Perfect" or "Kelly Perfect", i have no idea. it's quite certainly machine made in my opinion, because the eye has no tool marks and the walls are a uniform thickness.

I think the reason yours was tossed aside is you can clearly see the bit is bent to one side, which would make it an absolute b&%#@ to use, so someone probably chucked it off into the woods
 
Yeah, that's the later two line stamp style, so probably 50s +. Definitely not older. It looks like the falls city line had phantom bevels like the Kelly perfect. I wonder what the difference was? Maybe just the stamp.
 
Good info! I have a Falls City Kelly Works that doesn’t have any other markings or stamping on it. It is a phantom bevel, no ridges. I also have a Michigan pattern Falls City Kelly Works, no ridges, no other markings. Both heads are in very good condition. I haven’t seen one with TT on it before, except in pics. Also, I believe the “Falls City” brand is referring to Louisville (Falls City is an old nickname) not Alexandria. Not 100% though.
 
Cool find. Amazing condition for a Dig find. I have a similar Head in nice shape but I believe it’s a Flint edge T.T. That pattern is scarce in my neck of the woods
 
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The first 7 pics are of my 2 Falls City Kelly Works. Neither of them are users only hangers, although they have both been hung to use. The Jersey was in bad shape when I found it. The other was in decent shape and after a vinegar bath, it cleaned up well. Neither has ridges, as the have smooth eyes. I believe them both to be made in the 30s or so. Can anyone verify the age on these guys? Thanks in advance! Have a good evening all.
 
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