FRONTIER BAG AXE.

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9" haft, 4.25" head. Similar small axes are commonly excavated in early American 17th & 18th century sites. They were essential frontier tool. CONDITION: very good overall, old sharpening. PROVENANCE: James R. Johnston collection. (02-26015/JS). NON-GUN. $800-1,200.

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