Arrowhead (metal) - When did they make this style? Calling all hunters!

[ModernMiner]

I dug this metal arrowhead up yesterday. It measures 3 1/4" long.
Any idea when they made this 2 sided style of arrowhead? (age?)
Thanks for your help,
MM

 

[Montana Jim]

I don't even think that's a trade item... I think it's a souvenir type deal.

I also don't think it's an authentic modern(ish) arrowhead but have no idea on it's actual identity...

I'm shooting for 1940s tourist paraphernalia. :P

 

[trikikiwi]

Cool find.
My WAG, I would think it is fairly modern style, given the socket for the shaft.

Some known old heads
http://www.ou.edu/cas/archsur/OKArtifacts/metalpt.htm

Mike

 

[ModernMiner]

I don't even think that's a trade item... I think it's a souvenir type deal.

I also don't think it's an authentic modern(ish) arrowhead but have no idea on it's actual identity...

I'm shooting for 1940s tourist paraphernalia. :P

Cool find.
My WAG, I would think it is fairly modern style, given the socket for the shaft.

Some known old heads
http://www.ou.edu/cas/archsur/OKArtifacts/metalpt.htm

Mike

Guys,
Thanks for the input. It seems like everything I've been finding at this house has been in the early 1900's (1906-1940's).
That makes sense since it is a 1905 house.
Maybe I'll spray paint it gold & give it to someone for Christmas?
-MM-

 

[Copperhead]

Maybe a finial to and old wrought iron fence post?...Does the "socket" hole end taper?

 

[mojjax]

Or maybe it's part of a eel spear ?

http://images.google.com/images?sou...3&q=eel+spear&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi

 

[Blacksheep]

Hows this? Wish the pic was a little clearer.
(scroll down about half way)

http://www.centenaryarchers.gil.com.au/history.htm

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Intersting, Doug. When I started Bow hunting in Michigan (early 70,s) My father had an assortment of older Broadheads made by Bear archery. (Fred Bear) They were a one piece design and then later a new design where a razor blade attachement could be inserted. With that being said, the one posted is certainly older IMO than 1940. Very cool NC find

 

[ModernMiner]

Thanks for all the great replies everyone.
It's probably just a piece of junk, but will look good in a relic displays anyways.
Have a great week,
MM

 

[kuger]

There were and are many broadheads made and used to this day.As said the Fred Bear heads were very popular (I myself took many animals from deer to elk with them.Also off the top of my head were the Howard Hill points(he was the first white man to kill an Elephant with a bow and arrow,in the early fifties)also were the Zwickeys (I used them for years especially on bears,hogs and such,because they were nearly indestructible)that looked a lot like yours.It isnt junk....they dont make them anymore.

 

[Montana Jim]

There were and are many broadheads made and used to this day.As said the Fred Bear heads were very popular (I myself took many animals from deer to elk with them.Also off the top of my head were the Howard Hill points(he was the first white man to kill an Elephant with a bow and arrow,in the early fifties)also were the Zwickeys (I used them for years especially on bears,hogs and such,because they were nearly indestructible)that looked a lot like yours.It isnt junk....they dont make them anymore.

Good post... interesting.

 

[kuger]

Thanks Jim

 

[ModernMiner]

There were and are many broadheads made and used to this day.As said the Fred Bear heads were very popular (I myself took many animals from deer to elk with them.Also off the top of my head were the Howard Hill points(he was the first white man to kill an Elephant with a bow and arrow,in the early fifties)also were the Zwickeys (I used them for years especially on bears,hogs and such,because they were nearly indestructible)that looked a lot like yours.It isnt junk....they dont make them anymore.

Good post... interesting.

I agree. Great info Kuger. Thank you.
I'll put it in my relic display now.

-MM-

 

[Tnmountains]

Big for a zwickey broad head?? Looks more like a spear. Here is a zwickey. Looks to be a hand forged spear point. Maybe not trade era.. but spear point with a drop tang.More like the eel or fish types.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Big for a zwickey broad head?? Looks more like a spear. Here is a zwickey. Looks to be a hand forged spear point. Maybe not trade era.. but spear point with a drop tang.More like the eel or fish types.

Your right, this thing is HUGE! (unless you have a small hand) That would be a heavy arrow. Broadheads are smaller and razor thin. This looks thicker and with barbs. My guess is a fish spear, not hunting. (unless they used to make em big)

 

[IronSpike]

That's a neat relic Can you post a cleaned pic?

 

[kuger]

Big for a zwickey broad head?? Looks more like a spear. Here is a zwickey. Looks to be a hand forged spear point. Maybe not trade era.. but spear point with a drop tang.More like the eel or fish types.

I wasnt stating that it was a Zwickey.more the similar style(two blade).I would have to disagree withe statement it being "huge",makes it a spear point,a 150 + grain broadhead is pretty large.Look how small the shaft insert is......not much of a spear!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Big for a zwickey broad head?? Looks more like a spear. Here is a zwickey. Looks to be a hand forged spear point. Maybe not trade era.. but spear point with a drop tang.More like the eel or fish types.

I wasnt stating that it was a Zwickey.more the similar style(two blade).I would have to disagree withe statement it being "huge",makes it a spear point,a 150 + grain broadhead is pretty large.Look how small the shaft insert is......not much of a spear!

I agree its kinda small for a throwing spear. Myself, I was thinking of a fish spear gun, not hunting. It would be nice if we could see it side by side with a 150 grain broadhead. Its hard to visualize.

Ill have to look in Bass Pro Shop. I never used a broadhead that big, but then again, I dont hunt bear or elephant. Maybe its from some kinda crossbow?

 

[La Beep]

Intersting, Doug. When I started Bow hunting in Michigan (early 70,s) My father had an assortment of older Broadheads made by Bear archery. (Fred Bear) They were a one piece design and then later a new design where a razor blade attachement could be inserted. With that being said, the one posted is certainly older IMO than 1940. Very cool NC find

That's was what I was going to say Bear 1970's although the style is still made today to hunt dangerous game both in the US and in Africa.