I just had to go back, when else would I have this chance. Do you know that feeling ? Well I bought something like this https://getagripandmore.com/products/sim...5366785110 The one I bought is just 10" long .For a good deal less. And of course, there is no maker's stamp .The poll had been used as a hammer, it had been mushroomed. But the old fellow, he had passed, that's why it was in the antique store, had done the shaping. It needs a haft as does the throw in 2 1/2 # Canadian pattern axe. No nicks or mushrooming. The 24" haft is wrapped with deluxe black duct tape. The 2 1/2 # had come from the factory painted red and has the weight stamped on the back of the poll. Maybe a Canadian made Walter ??? I won't say what I had paid, but it's the same antique store that I had earlier this week bought a double bitted axe, also a no-name,a Craftsman 2 1/4# boys axe and a Stanley #240 series mitre box. The mitre box tag was missing, so I couldn't get the which model.The mitre box is mostly rusted solid, a good test for skunk p***. 
Right now I'm deep into refurbishing axes so the mitre box will get some time for oil penetration. Maybe I better stay away for a while, but he said was looking at an estate sale lot of tools. They do know how to set the bait don't they.
Right now I'm deep into refurbishing axes so the mitre box will get some time for oil penetration. Maybe I better stay away for a while, but he said was looking at an estate sale lot of tools. They do know how to set the bait don't they.
A man of foolish pursuits