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I graduated from this school 12 years ago, and had shop all four years, and never saw the anvil. After asking many generations of graduates, the anvil has been in hiding since the 70's. Apparently they had some kids weld to the top of the 165# HB, so they hid this one, Then it got forgotten. They have a 175# anvil of unknown brand. The teachers that they have now, has no clue about anything other than modern fab and repairs.

The money all goes to getting updated equipment. We are in a very small farm community, and the shop and again classes all get excellent support. Anywho, I've updated some of my profile info. I'm about 1hr east of grand island. Can't get photos to post from phone

Last year,the shop where I work got invited to the local FFA appreciation lunch. They were selling off some old equipment from the school shop; arc welders,chop saws, drillpress, and "large anvil". The anvil was listed at $75, but wasn't in the building. I asked a student how big, with his hands he showed about 3 ft from tip of horn to the tail, and close to 2 ft tall. Sight unseen, I told the adivisor that I would take it and handed him the money. It was outback in a storage shed. I need to take some pics this afternoon, but I know that it's a Trenton 297 lbs and serial 204501. Also has a tag riveted to the base with a serial hammered out. The tag states that it was property of the US ammunitions plant in Grand Island, NE. Could anyone let me know the age?