One either knows his pick...

[Subterranean]

or picks his nose. Unearthed this beauty near the 1880's wagon road that I really enjoy hunting. I suppose a good sandblasting and a new handle will put it back in service after sleeping in the ground for 120+ years. Any tool guys/gals with a possible estimation on a date of manufacture? Note that it is relatively small, only 14" from tip to tip. Thanks for looking and happy hunting, Sub

 

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[Broken knee]

Just leave it as is, otherwise you might have to do some work with it? HH
BK

 

[kuger]

With some better pictures from the top of the eye,and from the side close to the socket,I might be able to semi-narrow down a period.I have several 1850's hand forged punch eyes that I put handles on,and use on a normal basis.Damn fine steel they used.Being that small its what we refer to as a "Drifting",pick.They were made to be used in tight places....like in a mine tunnel.....drifting is a method of mining...drifting along following the Pay streak

 

[vpnavy]

Nice find Subterranean!