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

Ft. Gibson where?
Location is important due to the weight and shipping.

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.

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.

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 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

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

$2,000 for a large unknown anvil? How much is a Euroanvil that size? Known quality etc. etc.

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!!

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.

Give me an idea of a maker.

Matt

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.

Those ledges on the feet make me think potentially a Peter Wright?

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

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.

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.

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....

But then, I'm as cheep as the day is long....

Wow, that's pretty darned long around here right now.

Frosty

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!

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.

I personally would pick it up and get it for free

viper the e/r bill would overshadow the price for that bad boy! and where in the heck is this at ?

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 :)

Viper if you can pick up a 465lb anvil may the forge be with you. I hate moving a 150 on a stump.
Ken

I'd take my mate Laine along:
YouTube - Laine Snook double overhand axle deadlift 200kg