Edward Engarto Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Would like some information if there are any folks who have knowledge of this company's product line and history. The enclosed model is unique compared to today's very limited information on their current web site, in the following ways.... The style #9 which this clearly is, is not currently offered in the 250Kg class, which this is. When was this weight/style discontinued? The ARS marking is not current as they now go by Ernst Refflinghaus. When did this change happen? The marking location isn't current as they now mark their current offerings on the body. Have you seen markings by ARS in this area, on other anvils? What do the alpha numeric characters mean above the touchmark? I assume the 257 is weight since the weight is verified at this value. Thanks all those who have solid facts concerning the above. Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 From the condition I would hazard a guess that the 20 - 08 is the year 2008. Since the company is still in business I would send them an email, or call them up and ask them directly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Engarto Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 I tried the email route. It seems as if the person responding to emails is very young and sadly not very interested in what I suspect is a wonderfully rich history of his own company. There is also a very significant language barrier compared to larger cities in Germany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 That's why this thread is always suggested. Where in the world is your anvil located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicon Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 This is not an Ernst Refflinghaus but an August Refflinghaus Söhne anvil. Same surname, same city, same part of the city (Milspe), same river that drove their waterwheels but different manufacturers. I don't know whether ARSM (August Refflinghaus Söhne Milspe) made these anvils like ER or only traded them under their brand. ARSM does not exist anymore since january 2018. May the forge be with you Willy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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