French trade axe?

[TerryEastTexas]

I found this last Oct. It measures 6.5"x4.5". It's hand forged and made of wrought iron, I believe. I've been told it's a French trade axe. What do ya'll think.

 

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[recondigger]

Looks right to me

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

Vikings, in Texas...?!
Real cool Find!

 

[Ia.FurTrade]

No expert, but looks right! Nice find!!

Iowa Dale

 

[ARC]

Sorry missed your thread.

Yes... Trade hatchet.

 

[Garscale]

I'm no expert but couldnt that be Spaniard ? I have seen one of those before and though I understood it Spaniard.

 

[TerryEastTexas]

I'm no expert but couldnt that be Spaniard ? I have seen one of those before and though I understood it Spaniard.

It could have been called a biscayne axe also