Thinking to buy this axe for my 1942 MB

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Thinking to buy this axe for my 1942 MB

Post by Tuareg » Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:26 am

Just thinking to buy this axe.
I think it is original and correct
Advises and opinions welcome. The seller is asking 150 euros
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Willys MB
DOD 27 july 1942
TUB 63439
CHASIS MB161718
Estimated Hood number very high 20214xxx to very low 20215xxx
Probably 1st Armored Division, Operation Torch, still doing research.
Probably Diplomatic number plate by French Government in Morocco. Still doing research. Any information is welcome!


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Re: Thinking to buy this axe for my 1942 MB

Post by Klaas » Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:54 am

Hi Tuareg, The ax head is correct, but I think the handle has been replaced as it has a squared off end in stead of the "fawn's foot".
See this for examples: http://jeepdraw.com/John_Barton2-AXES.html
IMO te asking piece is rather high, but I could be mistaken.
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Re: Thinking to buy this axe for my 1942 MB

Post by Tuareg » Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:59 am

Yes I think I is quite high and I am not sure either for the wood. So, I will let it go.

Thanks
Willys MB
DOD 27 july 1942
TUB 63439
CHASIS MB161718
Estimated Hood number very high 20214xxx to very low 20215xxx
Probably 1st Armored Division, Operation Torch, still doing research.
Probably Diplomatic number plate by French Government in Morocco. Still doing research. Any information is welcome!

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Re: Thinking to buy this axe for my 1942 MB

Post by 70th Division » Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:14 am

tuareg wrote:
Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:59 am
Yes I think I is quite high and I am not sure either for the wood. So, I will let it go.

Thanks
Hello,

Yes Klass is right, the head is correct, but the handle is replaced.

The handle dimension is important so that it will fit through the front axe loop bracket.

Best Regards,
Ray

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Re: Thinking to buy this axe for my 1942 MB

Post by Tuareg » Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:17 am

Thanks

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Willys MB
DOD 27 july 1942
TUB 63439
CHASIS MB161718
Estimated Hood number very high 20214xxx to very low 20215xxx
Probably 1st Armored Division, Operation Torch, still doing research.
Probably Diplomatic number plate by French Government in Morocco. Still doing research. Any information is welcome!

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Re: Thinking to buy this axe for my 1942 MB

Post by thunderbird » Thu Mar 09, 2023 7:25 am

tuareg wrote:
Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:59 am
Yes I think I is quite high and I am not sure either for the wood. So, I will let it go.

Thanks
Hi Tuareg, the handle doesn't even look like the original one to me 🤔 and the price is high

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Re: Thinking to buy this axe for my 1942 MB

Post by Tuareg » Thu Mar 09, 2023 7:40 am

Yes. I will look for another one, I am not in a hurry, the seller was the same as the Jerry can. I just paid the can and it is on its way!!!
Willys MB
DOD 27 july 1942
TUB 63439
CHASIS MB161718
Estimated Hood number very high 20214xxx to very low 20215xxx
Probably 1st Armored Division, Operation Torch, still doing research.
Probably Diplomatic number plate by French Government in Morocco. Still doing research. Any information is welcome!

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Re: Thinking to buy this axe for my 1942 MB

Post by thunderbird » Sat Mar 11, 2023 12:07 am

Ok Tuareg, don't be in a hurry 👍🏻 an Italian saying says:
Rome wasn't built in one day 😆


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