I got this tool at an auction, and I do not know if it is a blacksmithing tool or not. Can anyone name this tool?

I have one simular to it I use for a center punch. Works good for that.

yes, or maybe a decorative dempler

Could be a handled bob punch or centre punch of some sort.

Could it be used for a countersink for a flush surface after riveting ? Just a thought.

Hmm... Looks like a hammer to me :)

handled punch of some sort?

RR spike hammer?

RR spike hammer?

That's what I was thinking.

Appears to be of a size that would require a striker.... Perhaps a tenon drift tool.....

its a boiler makers tool, a chamfer punch for rivet holes, chamfering the edges slightly makes a stronger head as there is no sharp corner under the head to create stress and make the rivet head pop off.

Right again. They come in various sizes too. I get a kick out of seeing them on Ebay with all sorts of weird names. They also get fire side chipping hammers labeled wrong too by often calling them cross peen/straight peen hammers. The good old days of steam.

Thanks guys!

I was almost right, I had never seen one except in the old RR Roundhouse repair shop here, many years ago. Its actually a COUNTERSINK.

Once again its Irn with the straight facts! Thanks Irn.:)

What would we do without you, Jr?

The Real Question is what to do with me. LOL

Think we'll just have to keep ya!
Finnr

I have a small one for less then 1/4" rivets. I use it for textures where I want a lot of small round depressions. I have only used it a couple of times for its intended purpose though.