Original U.S. / British Early Revolutionary War era Colonial Blacksmith Hand Wrought & Riveted Felling Axe with Period-Replaced Haft U.S. Ordnance under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel

under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Werge

and measures approximately 4 3/4" x 3 7/8"

Topeka (later

The original star shaped pins that would hold on the top spike base are missing

This example bears serial number O 8630 on the barrel and stock

Original U.S. / British Early Revolutionary War era Colonial Blacksmith Hand Wrought & Riveted Felling Axe with Period-Replaced Haft U.S. Ordnance under the command of Lieutenant-ColonelOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a remarkable and authentic piece of history a felling axe that was likely made by a British or American blacksmith during the late 18th or early 19th century. The axe head was hand wrought and riveted, a very interesting detail that we havent encountered before. It appears to have been riveted after breaking during the period, a gorgeous detail. The blade is designed for cutting and chopping, and was likely