Bradley 1942 pick???

[Benosan1]

Does anyone have any idea if this pick (marked Bradley 1942) was from a foundry in Victoria? Just bought at the Smythsdale second hand shop

 

[grubstake]

I don't know what it means, but I'm pretty sure that stamp on the blade doesn't say "Bradley":



Is there more writing on that solid-looking collar on the end of the handle? It looks like an attachment of some sort. Given the date, military usage has to be a possibility.

 

[Hippyty79]

I reckon 1942 is a model number.
https://www.billhooks.co.uk/app/download/5802044374/WHS+Brades+Catalogue+1922+(Brian+Moss)..pdf

 

[ozziegold]

Does anyone have any idea if this pick (marked Bradley 1942) was from a foundry in Victoria? Just bought at the Smythsdale second hand shop

Hi Beno.

Looks like an army pick to me, The Name and Numbers could be; Brand name (Brades). Date: 3rd month, 42 = 1942. The up-pointing arrow head stamp, is a military insignia. Foundry Location??

Cheers ozziegold

 

[Manpa]

Brades foundry in the Uk, been around a while.
https://madeinoldbury.co.uk/articles/brades-works/

The three legged mark looks to me like the Tyzack logo, found on lots of old axes, machetes, hoes, scythes, brickies tools. WH Tyzack And Sons.

 

[Nanjim]

WW2 trenching tool / shovel / digging tool
Handle should come out and be able to be fitted to the pointy bit
Just my two bobs worth

 

[Benosan1]

You’re spot on mate. It’s a great pick to use