AXE WOOD HANDLE REPLACEMENT US TYPE
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AXE WOOD HANDLE REPLACEMENT US TYPE
Axe Wooden Handle Replacement US Type
For WW2 4 lb Pioneer Axe
Replacement handle for the American 4 lb pioneer axe as fitted as standard on WW2 military vehicles. Manufactured from hickory wood to original specifications with characteristic 'fawn's foot' finish to prevent slipping.
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Material Hickory wood |
Length 36 inches (91.5 cm) |
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Type US military type with fawn's foot |
Application Replacement for 4 lb axe head |
Features
- Hickory wood to original WW2 specifications
- 36 inches total length (91.5 cm)
- Fawn's foot finish for improved grip
- Suitable for 4 lb Dayton pattern axe heads
- Can be painted in Olive Drab 33070
★ Replacement handle manufactured to original US military specifications for Second World War pioneer tools.
Application
Suitable as replacement handle for 4 lb single-bit pioneer axes as used on WW2 jeeps and other military vehicles. Fits axe heads from manufacturers such as Collins, True Temper, Kelly, Mann and Evans which met original Army specifications.
Installation notes
Handle must be secured in the axe head with wedges — never glue. Pay attention to correct thickness: modern replacement handles are often too thick and do not fit properly through the mounting brackets on the jeep. Original handles were slimmer than standard civilian versions. After fitting, the entire assembly can be painted in Olive Drab green as per original.
Compatibility
Note: this is a replacement handle for the large 4 lb pioneer axe (36 inches), NOT for the smaller M1910 hand axe (approximately 16 inches overall). Always check the size of your axe head before ordering. The fawn's foot finish is characteristic of WW2 military handles.
Historical context
American WW2 axe handles were produced to strict Army specifications with a length of 36 inches and a characteristic fawn's foot widening at the end. This design prevented the axe from slipping out of the hand during use under difficult conditions.
This description was generated automatically. Unsure about fitment? Contact us at info@willys.be.
This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |
| Willys M38A1 | 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual CJ2A_PL_1949 — Parts List — only for Willys CJ-2A / CJ-3A (1949)
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
