This looks like a Maine pattern hatchet from the 1970-80s. Based on the maker’s mark stamps this one was made before 1988. The red paint on the handle seems like the original, the black paint is not. These were widely sold with a painted red handle in the 70s-80s. Hope this helps
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JamesOctober 26, 2020 at 3:33 pm
This looks like a Maine pattern hatchet from the 1970-80s. Based on the maker’s mark stamps this one was made before 1988. The red paint on the handle seems like the original, the black paint is not. These were widely sold with a painted red handle in the 70s-80s. Hope this helps