Genuine US Army TACOM Pioneer Axe | Council Tool USA | 4 lb HMMWV BII Tool | 90 cm | NOS
Description
Own a piece of authentic American forging heritage and military vehicle history. This heavy-duty 4 lb Single Bit Felling/Pioneer Axe was manufactured directly for the U.S. Army by the legendary Council Tool Company (founded in 1886 in North Carolina, USA). Built strictly to U.S. Army TACOM (Tank-automotive and Armaments Command) Drawing 6150925 (specification dated 4/7/71, NSN: 5110-00-293-2336), this is the exact issue axe mounted on U.S. military vehicle pioneer racks.
Across the U.S. Armed Forces, this axe serves alongside the mattock and D-handle shovel as part of the onboard Pioneer Tool Kit (BII) strapped to iconic tactical vehicles including the HMMWV (Humvee), M113 APC, Stryker, and M35 / M939 / FMTV series trucks.
Key Features & Collector Details:
- Drop-Forged American Steel (4 lb Dayton Pattern): The 4-pound (1.8 kg) head is drop-forged from high-grade American tool steel. Deeply stamped on the cheek with the weight mark 4 and the classic Council Tool "C" hallmark on one side, and USA on the reverse.
- 36" American Hickory Handle & TACOM Label: Fitted with a curved 90 cm (36-inch) shock-absorbing American Hickory handle. Retains its original COUNCIL TOOL – MADE IN USA factory decal clearly marked U.S. ARMY TACOM Dwg. 6150925 dd 4/7/71.
- Factory Military OD Green Coating: Both the steel head and wooden handle are finished in non-reflective military Olive Drab (OD Green) protective paint to prevent rust and weather degradation in extreme environments.
- Preserved in untouched NOS (New Old Stock / Unissued) condition—the factory edge has never struck wood, showing only minor storage marks from military depot handling. Essential for completing a museum-grade HMMWV / Military Vehicle restoration, equipping an Overland 4x4 rig, or putting to work as a lifetime American-made camp axe!
Technical Specifications:
- Origin: USA (Genuine U.S. Army – TACOM Issue Surplus)
- Manufacturer: Council Tool Co., Inc. (Made in USA, Since 1886)
- Specification / NSN: TACOM Dwg. 6150925 dd 4/7/71 (NSN: 5110-00-293-2336)
- Material: Drop-forged carbon steel (4 lb / 1.8 kg head), American Hickory wood
- Dimensions: Overall length approx. 90 cm (36 inches), Total weight approx. 2.7 kg (6 lbs)
- Condition: NOS (New Old Stock) / Unissued Mint Condition in factory OD Green paint
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