Pick hammer ID?

[Zrxrunner]

I'm no hammer guru, so lemme pick your brains! Rubberized handle, solid old looking construction, but can't find any markings or symbols or names anywhere. Heads 7 inches long, 1 inch wide. 11.5 inches overall. Looks like it has a specific use, I'm just not sure what it is. If it were heavier, I'd say tire hammer. Maybe for horseshoeing??

 

[Ed in Virginia]

Strictly a guess, but it looks like a mason's hammer.

 

[4xdog]

Are you sure the head isn't marked? In your close-up image one gets the hints of an imprint.

 

[Zrxrunner]

Got a light sand is all for pics so far. Soaking in wd40 again before going further. Marks on side are wear scratches as far as I can tell yet

 

[Bad Eye Bill]

I second mason's hammer.

 

[RTM]

Looks brick hammer here too.

Bricklayer / Mason's Hammer - Estwing

The Bricklayer / Mason’s Hammer has a bonded and molded Shock Reduction Grip® which offers the utmost in both comfort and durability while reducing vibrations caused by impact.

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And not like a rock pick

Rock Pick Pointed Tip - Estwing

Estwing Pointed Tip Rock Pick has a bonded and molded Shock Reduction Grip®, which offers the utmost in both comfort and durability while reducing vibrations caused by impact.

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[AreBeeBee]

Getting the rust off down to bare metal will probably reveal a maker name. Given that the wood handle goes through an eye in the head (presumably), I wouldn't soak the head in EvapoRust, but would wire-wheel the rust off.

If you're concerned about the wire wheel damaging the wood where it enters the head, cut a strip from a soda can — easy with ordinary scissors — and tape the strip around the wood right below the head. That'll protect the wood.

Good luck!