Ball Peen stamp ID needed.

[NJ Marty]

I cant make this stamp out and was hoping someone could ID the mark from what's left of it.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

What size is it? Did you weight it? I'm curious if it's 8 ounces. That big "000" mark looks like a primitive size marking for 8 ounces. I don't recognize the logo, but that's also primitive with the name and the location and STEEL CASTING mark.

 

[3baygarage]

Looks like CHAMPION on top.

Early Champion DeArment? They were out of PA.

 

[woody 73]

I sure wish I could bring some of my stories over to this section...long story short version, this was one of my favorite stories to work on but not many people saw it I think they were all involved in Mr wild Cowboy and his stories so my story took a back seat.

NJ this is who made your ball peen hammer hope you enjoy the short story.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=268614

 

[4xdog]

Bingo -- Woody nailed it.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Good one, Woody. Now that I see Hammond used a "2" for a 24 oz ball peen, I'd bet my next paycheck that NJ Marty's "000" marked Hammond is an 8 oz hammer.

 

[3baygarage]

Nice job Woody. A true tool historian.

Almost like a game of Hang Man was going on. HAM _ O_ _