Acme Trenton

[Laynne]

I haven't seen this in person yet just the picture. Is there any reason for what appears to be holes above the waist? I will be doing the ball bearing test on it tomorrow after work. Supposed to be 140 pounds. Thanks in advance.

Laynne

[Daswulf]

The two holes don't "look" like they would cause an issue. Let the ball bearing test and ring test be your guide. It looks good from what i can see but pictures can be decieving. 

[ThomasPowers]

Yes there is a reason: a previous owner wanted holes drilled in it and did so. If they go all the way through I could devise a sliding third hand using them.

[Laynne]

I will see what the rebound is and see if they will go for $3/#. Asking$515.

[ThomasPowers]

Looks in great condition---good luck!

[MC Hammer]

You could always use the holes as a way to get them to come down on the price.  I think that's worth a $1.00 off a pound.  Gets me to thinking that if you do get it and filled the holes with silicone caulk if it would kill the ring.  It would be worth a try.

[Laynne]

I didn't even make an offer on it. The best I could get was 60 percent the length of the face. My beat up ugly Vulcan is 80 percent from the horn to the hardy hole. All I would have gained would have been a prettier anvil. Thanks for the input. Thomas you made me smile with that first response.