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Help with age, brand and what it's worth.


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Looks like a Hay Budden.   You can almost make out Brooklyn, NY which is a telltale sign.  As far as age goes you'll need to provide the serial number unless you are looking for a range.  Worth is a matter of location and condition.  It appears to be in decent shape, but we can't tell if it has any internal flaws or if it has good rebound from a picture.

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Look on the front foot below the horn for serial IIRC  and yes the Brooklyn NY is a telltale for HB.

What's the ball bearing test result and does it have a good ring? These two tests give a good indication on if there is any hidden damage. The BBT shows if it has been in a fire and lost it's temper sometime in the past and the ring shows if there are any hidden cracks in it.  (Think of it as being like checking out the engine and transmission of a used car; hard to give an estimated price for one not knowing those details.)

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Welcome aboard. Nice Hay Budden for sure. Have you read about not doing any grinding, milling or welding on the hardened face? What it's worth depends upon where in the world you are located. Hence the suggestion to edit your profile to show location, along with other tips to help you get the best out of the forum here.

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