Red Hot 77 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I bought it for less than 1 dollar per pound. I was told that it is either a Trenton or maybe a HB or just something else all together. It weighs 175 lbs on a bathroom scale, overall length is 27 1/4", the horn is 8 1/2" long and about 13 1/2" round at the thickest point by shelf. It has an unusual size hardy @ 1 1/8" with a 5/8" pritchell. Underneath the base is somewhat convex. It is definetly a cast base by looking at the excess around the trim of the base. Has a narrow waist as you can see and a thin heel. The hardy appears to be punched through by the bulge underneath it. I can hardly read any of the letters on its side.(Possible R or maybe B N O or maybe C O or maybe C) Again I tried chalk, powder, pencil rubbing on paper and nothing worked to make the letters presentable. Don't know if the hole through the base is original or not. It has a #25 on heel w/horn facing left and a #6 underneath horn. I read somewhere that the #6 maybe an inspector's number (usually ranges from 0-9) and the #25 maybe a specific run of steel from the supplier. It has a nice ring and at least 50% rebound. It also has a slight sway back at sweet spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Turley Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Sometimes, the Hay-Buddens have a 4" waist measurement, side to side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecelticforge Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 It looks like a Hay-Budden. If I had to bet, that is what I would bet, but not too much money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason L Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Was the hole near the feet drilled in later do you think? My HB doesn't have that. What would the purpose be for something like that? Mine also doesn't have the number stamped on the heel but other than that, they look the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sask Mark Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 A lot of Hay Buddens have a number stamped on the heel like yours does. Is there a serial number on the front of the feet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unkle spike Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I was told the number stamped on the heel was the "inspectors mark". Haybudden, haybudden haybudden.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 What does the *bottom* look like? HB's have a slight rim that follows the edge---on old ones this can be worn nearly flat. It's very indicative of an HB if there is signs of this "hourglass" rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Hot 77 Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 Frank,mine is more like 6''x 41/2''.Thanks for help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Hot 77 Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 Was the hole near the feet drilled in later do you think? My HB doesn't have that. What would the purpose be for something like that? Mine also doesn't have the number stamped on the heel but other than that, they look the same.:DNot sure if the hole is was added later or not,don't think someone drilled it after it was made......BUT....thats just me.Maybe it was for bending small things or for a lower step tool..?????Thanks fer reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Hot 77 Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 A lot of Hay Buddens have a number stamped on the heel like yours does. Is there a serial number on the front of the feet? The guy who sold it to me sand blasted it abit to remove some rust,i can't see any #'s on feet.Thanks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Hot 77 Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 What does the *bottom* look like? HB's have a slight rim that follows the edge---on old ones this can be worn nearly flat. It's very indicative of an HB if there is signs of this "hourglass" rim. I believe mine has what ur talking bout.Underneath has flat area or rim that follows all the way around.Thanks fer repy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Yup that's an HB all right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Hot 77 Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 Yup that's an HB all right! Hope so!!!What year????????:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 need the serial number to pinpoint that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragons lair Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Would be late model. The heel numbers indicate tool steel top half. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Hot 77 Posted September 13, 2009 Author Share Posted September 13, 2009 Would be late model. The heel numbers indicate tool steel top half. Ken what year is considered ..''.'.,'''''''late??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragons lair Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 1908 and later might be 1912 and later can't find the info I have on mine. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Hot 77 Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 1908 and later might be 1912 and later can't find the info I have on mine. Ken thank you Ken,i appreciate the help.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragons lair Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I will look for that info. Just got back from Joliet was there for 9 days. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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