Thanks all, surprised how old this thing is,I did put it on a set of scales and it weights around 262lbs can`t make out any weight numbers on it..I have done rebound test hammer only seems ok about the same as my cast steel anvil. Plate seem to be secure and has a nice ring(never owned a forged anvil with a top plate) but edges are badly rounded. Anyway will give it a go when I get it on a stand.