October 12, 20169 yr My dad works at the b an o railroad museum and they just pulled this out of storage. At least 500lbs plus the stand. I couldn't find any markings on it but I didn't give it a real close inspection either. It looks to be cast and has a real thick top plate maybe 1 1/2". I didn't get to bang on it but it appeared to be in real good shape. I figured you all would like to see it. I sure enjoyed oogling it.
October 12, 20169 yr Take some full measurements, total length, face width, and height. Is it for sale?
October 12, 20169 yr Did he say if there was a swage block too? RR shops often cast their own anvils and swage blocks sort of as a journeyman's test for the foundry shop, that's where my swage block came from. I like the stand holds it securely but easy to lift it out, that fabricator knew his business. How does it do under a rebound test? Take a 1/2" ball bearing with you next time nobody will notice the "tink, tink of you checking her out. She'd make quite the shop anvil. Frosty The Lucky.
October 12, 20169 yr Looks rather like a Fisher. Is it for sale? Whatever the make, it sure is minty fresh.
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