D.C. Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Saw this little guy in an old shop here in Wyoming. I'll hopefully get better pics later, but it appears to be only about 3.5/4' tall. The base doesn't look like any little giant I've seen, so any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judson Yaggy Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Looks like a home made or kit hammer to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.C. Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 Unfortunately I just missed the owner this evening, so I didn't get to go inside today. I guess I'll just keep trying. I think you are right Judson, I managed to get a shot from the side and it looks homemade. Anyway, I'll post pics of the whole shop when I get the tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judson Yaggy Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Wow, if that's not a museum is should be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.C. Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 Unfortunately not. Currently it belongs to a 90 year old woman. Her father in law worked as a full time smith until his death. This was in the early 50s. Her husband pulled his dad's model t inside and closed the doors. The family has done almost nothing to preserve or promote this awesome piece of history. The pieces outside came from a shed that collapsed. In the owners words "they had to do something with all the junk". The neighbor who made introductions for me was surprised how pleasant the owner was. Apparently she has run multiple people off the property. I'm looking forward to going back. I only asked to document the shop, and am NOT actively pursuing the contents. It would feel wrong at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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