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Early Disston 10" open handle back saw - SteveF - 07-10-2016

I discovered this back saw in a group of saws I bought earlier this year. It was made some time between 1860 and 1865. Henry Disston, before the sons. Great condition, the saw nuts look like they've never been touched.








Re: Early Disston 10" open handle back saw - Window Guy - 07-10-2016

Steve another nice find, thanks for sharing.


Steve


Re: Early Disston 10" open handle back saw - Bill_Houghton - 07-10-2016

Boy, it's a good thing there's not actual electricity under the keys on my keyboard, or I'd be shorting it out right now (drool is an excellent conductor of electricity).


Re: Early Disston 10" open handle back saw - blackhat - 07-10-2016

That is in remarkable condition.


Re: Early Disston 10" open handle back saw - AHill - 07-10-2016

I hope I still look that good when I turn 150! Excellent find!


Re: Early Disston 10" open handle back saw - Martin S. - 07-10-2016

That's a really nice one.


Re: Early Disston 10" open handle back saw - GNP - 07-11-2016

Sweet saw.


Re: Early Disston 10" open handle back saw - Bill_Houghton - 07-11-2016

AHill said:


I hope I still look that good when I turn 150! Excellent find!



And hope you still have all your teeth, like this saw does!


Re: Early Disston 10" open handle back saw - Kansas City Fireslayer - 07-12-2016

That is a beauty. It's worthy enough to be on the Disstonian web page as an example.


Re: Early Disston 10" open handle back saw - sawnuts - 07-12-2016

I wondered what happened to that saw I misplaced.
Whatever the name is on the handle is the name that I am changing my name to.
So....I would like my saw back