Fake or real?

[agatequeen]

Could you experts help me out is this fake or real? What is the hole used for?

 

[unclemac]

a back story helps a lot

 

[agatequeen]

No info found in an estate sale. I was thinking of buying this item as I don't have an axe in my collection. The hole looked so perfect and I wasn't sure why it would be there. I am just a newbie at this and would love some good advice. Thanks so much.

 

[Igyjastabay]

IMO I think it is authentic. Gabbro or basalt. Drill hole is probably modern.

 

[agatequeen]

Hmm maybe I should wait and find one that has not had a little modification.

 

[hikingthehills]

Look real to me.

 

[unclemac]

if it isnt expensive, why not?

 

[agatequeen]

He wants $50 dollars what do you guys think?

 

[monsterrack]

For a hole of that size it would take a large diamond drill bit, it could be a natural hole, but with out seeing in the hole is the only way you can tell. For $50 I say go for it and if you don't like what you see, take some good photos of the hole and PM me.

 

[agatequeen]

I guess after I gave you the listing of the axe someone offered him a higher price and they accepted that offer. Oh well that's how it goes. I will keep looking.