I found a bunch of these Disston backsaws the other day, nothing special or rare about them but they have an interesting etching on the one side...
Yes that looks like it! Thanks
Anyone know what make this saw is? There are no markings on it that I could find except for the tpi stamp on the plate. [IMG] [IMG]
Below are two photos of my S&J no. 46 Leapfrog, the handle looks identical to 4.1 but without a medallion. [IMG] [IMG]
I have no Idea, it's on a local auction site so not my saw. Looks like Bushman? I can also make out "Sweden" but the rest is a mystery to me.
Thought I would add one: [IMG]
Thanks for all the info. I find it fascinating how much history a seemingly insignificant saw like this could have. How it ended up in South...
Thanks I think you are right. So if wiki is right an "Ironmonger" is a Hardware store? Which leads me to think he just stamped the saw with his...
Below are a few photos I took with my cell, sorry about the bad quality. I can't seem to find any information on this "P. Codfrey" anywhere, could...
The saw eventually arrived.. There is a stamp on the spine which reads: "P. Codfrey Maryland Point Stratford". I will post some photos later.
Hmm could be.. The later No. 77 didn't have split nuts right? Which would explain why this one has bigger screw holes.
I found this saw the other day and was wondering if any of you guys have any idea who the manufacturer might be. The handle it had on wasn't...
Brass backed disston This is the first brass backed saw I have found. :D Small Disston brass backed saw. Unfortunately it would seem as though...
Hi Steve. The top of the back is actually quite rounded, more so than any of my other folded back saws. I was also thinking it could have been a...
That's the problem, I don't have the saw with me to check for any markings. The old guy selling it can't give me any more info but he really...
Hey guys, anyone know what saw this is? The top one obviously.. :D [IMG]
I purchased this backsaw earlier today, it has "T. Smith Cast Steel" stamped on the back and a Disston medallion with a weird looking handle. I'ts...
Thanks for the replies Toby. I'm gonna see if I can get the rust off the blade to check if there's an etching hiding underneath.
While browsing through a pawn shop this weekend I came across this sorry looking backsaw, I think it's a dovetail saw.. Not sure, maybe it's just...
I got a few more photos from the seller. [IMG] [IMG]
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