tophand Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I have access to a 465lb anvil. The owner worked at a salvage yard in his younger days and this anvil was "kicked" around for several years. The scrapyard owner claimed that if anyone could pick it up, they could have it. You know the rest of the story. He is interested in selling it. Does anyone have any interest in this anvil. I will get pics in the next day or two. He wants around $5.00/lb but money talks. it could probably be picked up for around $2000. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Ft. Gibson where? Location is important due to the weight and shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avadon Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 That's some heavy money for a anvil that was "kicked around" for several years. Pictures would dictate quality. You can buy a top of the line brand new / "mint" condish anvil for nearly that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Yes, I think used anvils have lost some value due to the availability of high quality new ones. Good specimens were scarce as hen's teeth when I started 'smithing in the early 80's so I had to learn to repair ones I came across. Nowadays, I would pay the money for a new one and put it to immediate use rather than spend time on repairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragons lair Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I agree with that. If I add up my shop time to weld and grind (won't even get into heat treat) to most of the great anvils advertised today. Might as well buy a new one. Great anvil minor chips. ( Half the face is gone)Only $4.50lb My H-Bs have been re horned and edges redone. Not for profit. 40hrs at $50-$100 per hour. No I do not advise or offer to fix yours. An unseen large anvil is worth nothing over scrap weight. Have seen too many rare blacksmiths anvils (rr track) rare hammers (cobblers) Rare tongs(fireplace) If it says blacksmiths its worth Mo Money. I would like to see who where and how old you are. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tophand Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 I agree with that. If I add up my shop time to weld and grind (won't even get into heat treat) to most of the great anvils advertised today. Might as well buy a new one. Great anvil minor chips. ( Half the face is gone)Only $4.50lb My H-Bs have been re horned and edges redone. Not for profit. 40hrs at $50-$100 per hour. No I do not advise or offer to fix yours. An unseen large anvil is worth nothing over scrap weight. Have seen too many rare blacksmiths anvils (rr track) rare hammers (cobblers) Rare tongs(fireplace) If it says blacksmiths its worth Mo Money. I would like to see who where and how old you are. Ken I am Matt Wheaton, I live in NE Oklahoma. What does my age have to do with anything. I am 31. The guy wants to sell and I told him I would post on this site for interest. I do not know what it is worth. Nor do I know if it is rare or super-fantastic. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 What does my age have to do with anything. Matt I bet he was referring to the ANVILS age. I typo at expert level, and I do teach a master class in that if you are interesed :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip in china Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 $2,000 for a large unknown anvil? How much is a Euroanvil that size? Known quality etc. etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip in china Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I actually just looked up the price for a 500# Euro. IFI doesn't carry advertising- so do it yourself- but it makes this anvil a non starter at $2,000!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 You can get an exquisite NIMBA Gladiator Anvil 450 lbs. Brand New for only $2,275 Over a possible beater from a scrap yard for just a little less? Unless there is something really special about this anvil it is grossly overpriced. My 515# Fisher in MINT condition ran me US$350! My 407# Trenton in beater condition ran me $100 + a 125# PW + screw&screwbox for a postvise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tophand Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 Give me an idea of a maker. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 That old girl is not in bad shape; I'd certainly buy it for the right price - but not anything close to a new anvil of like size. Look for letters somewhere on it and let us know. It has the lines of a Trenton but it's really hard to say without some reference markings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sask Mark Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Those ledges on the feet make me think potentially a Peter Wright? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tophand Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 I soap stoned the sides and came up with 465lbs. I thought Peter Wright myself. It has a tool steel top. the face is 23 1/2 X 6 1/2 Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian.pierson Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Matt, If you found 465 on it then it probably isn't a wright then. The weight would be in CWT or 4 0 17 for a 465 lb anvil. It is an American made anvil. More than that I couldn't say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 PW's usually have a relatively thin faceplate so the ledge would likely be shorter. However, they made them for a long time so we'll probably never know if you don't find lettering somewhere to provide a clue. As Brian said, most American makes are marked in lbs - not cwt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe-Wood Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I'm figuring a name brand, used and kicked around anvil from a scrap yard is worth $2-$2.50 a pound INCLUDING shipping. But then, I'm as cheep as the day is long.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 But then, I'm as cheep as the day is long.... Wow, that's pretty darned long around here right now. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip in china Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 She really is a very beautiful anvil. I would be happy to give her a home any day. Just not at that sort of money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloscheider Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 he may get that price from a collector depending on condition and brand / rarity - ebay would be his best route if that's his goal. As noted above, selling it to a smith for regular use will likely get at most $2 per lb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindviper Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I personally would pick it up and get it for free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meinhoutexas Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 viper the e/r bill would overshadow the price for that bad boy! and where in the heck is this at ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindviper Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 viper the e/r bill would overshadow the price for that bad boy! and where in the heck is this at ? no he said pick up and you can have it didnt say how far it would have had to move :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragons lair Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Viper if you can pick up a 465lb anvil may the forge be with you. I hate moving a 150 on a stump. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Thompson Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I'd take my mate Laine along:YouTube - Laine Snook double overhand axle deadlift 200kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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