First Day at a new site

[mabev67]

Only got to spend about 2 hours after finally locating the main site but super excited to get back there.
Top finds were
"UMC STAR No 10" headstamped shotgun shell - stopped production of this model 1892 from what I can find
A "smoke house padlock" from M W & Co - circa late 1800s
A Kelly "Perfect Axe" head believe it to be late 1800s as well plus it has a "custom" handle - got a tree root growing through the handle hole

 

[Nathan W]

Nice lock

 

[Gare]

You did good

 

[mjb Mike]

i like the lock

 

[pepperj]

Only got to spend about 2 hours after finally locating the main site but super excited to get back there.
Top finds were
"UMC STAR No 10" headstamped shotgun shell - stopped production of this model 1892 from what I can find
A "smoke house padlock" from M W & Co - circa late 1800s
A Kelly "Perfect Axe" head believe it to be late 1800s as well plus it has a "custom" handle - got a tree root growing through the handle hole

Nice recovery on the lock.

Query: How did determine that the axe is a Kelly "Perfect Axe"?
I'm not seeing the similar design of a Kelly and your recovery.

The Birth of the Kelly Perfect Axe https://share.google/rwdBbSc0ao6ohcx1f

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Very nice !

 

[mabev67]

After some minor rust revival, the inscription on the cheek you reference is discernable

 

[mabev67]

Nice recovery on the lock.

Query: How did determine that the axe is a Kelly "Perfect Axe"?
I'm not seeing the similar design of a Kelly and your recovery.

The Birth of the Kelly Perfect Axe https://share.google/rwdBbSc0ao6ohcx1f

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After some minor rust removal the inscription on the cheek you reference is discernable

 

[PikesPeakCharlie]

Congrats on a nice lock !

 

[Almy]

Neat to be able to ID that axe. I like the brass 10 ga shell too.

 

[oldmxrat]

Fantastic hunt, congrats!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Nice finds, I like that old padlock.

 

[scruggs]

You had a good hunt with some really nice old recoveries!