Online antique shop find
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Online antique shop find
Good afternoon friends,
I purchased this old Camillus knife online from a little antique shop. I offered them $25 shipped and it was sent out to me arriving just the other day. It was pretty rough looking, but hadn't had time until now to clean up a little and post.
Just curious if anyone here can help with what exactly I've acquired. From my research it dates back to the 40's ? ... what model it could be? The blades have some pitting, can't exactly say if one has been modified...but it's a neat old knife. Glad to show it off to y'all...
Have a blessed day!
I purchased this old Camillus knife online from a little antique shop. I offered them $25 shipped and it was sent out to me arriving just the other day. It was pretty rough looking, but hadn't had time until now to clean up a little and post.
Just curious if anyone here can help with what exactly I've acquired. From my research it dates back to the 40's ? ... what model it could be? The blades have some pitting, can't exactly say if one has been modified...but it's a neat old knife. Glad to show it off to y'all...
Have a blessed day!
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I can't help with info, but that sure is a beauty!
Sweet score!!
Sweet score!!
Take care and God bless,
Steve
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Steve
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But any knife is better than no knife! ~ Mumbleypeg (aka Ken)
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Nice catch!
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Very nice find! The tang stamp should have a "U.S.A." hiding under the CAMILLUS NY. If so, this knife has the 4-line tang stamp known as the "4-liner", said to be used from the early 1930's to the mid 1940's. It's not one of the patterns I am familiar with , but perhaps one of the Camillus experts here will chime in. The exact length (with the blades closed) might help.
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Nice catch! It appears (from my basement computer and without washing my spectacles), that the master clip blade has been broken off and re-profiled on this old soldier cattle knife. Looks like Rogers Bone Company bone covers. Clip, sheepfoot and spey. I am guessing pre-war (II).
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I'm thinking it is a #70? Here's one...but it's got a different shield...and blade might have been a spear on yours? Maybe a relative
Someone with more info should be able to help.
viewtopic.php?t=50928
Someone with more info should be able to help.
viewtopic.php?t=50928
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Thank you Steve!Steve Warden wrote: ↑Wed Jun 03, 2020 6:54 pm I can't help with info, but that sure is a beauty!
Sweet score!!
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Thanks Mike! Y'a never know what you'll find when knife fishing
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Appreciate your information Herb, it measures approximately 4" closed. Thank you for your help!herbva wrote: ↑Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:36 pm Very nice find! The tang stamp should have a "U.S.A." hiding under the CAMILLUS NY. If so, this knife has the 4-line tang stamp known as the "4-liner", said to be used from the early 1930's to the mid 1940's. It's not one of the patterns I am familiar with , but perhaps one of the Camillus experts here will chime in. The exact length (with the blades closed) might help.
Yep! Found the USA hiding on one of the blades
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Appreciate the additional information, I thought maybe that one blade might have been reshaped. This is a really neat knife and overall and I couldn't be happier with my investment.tongueriver wrote: ↑Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:44 pm Nice catch! It appears (from my basement computer and without washing my spectacles), that the master clip blade has been broken off and re-profiled on this old soldier cattle knife. Looks like Rogers Bone Company bone covers. Clip, sheepfoot and spey. I am guessing pre-war (II).
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Thank you Doc, this is good information to work with! I appreciate everyone helping me out hereDoc B wrote: ↑Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:48 pm I'm thinking it is a #70? Here's one...but it's got a different shield...and blade might have been a spear on yours? Maybe a relative
Someone with more info should be able to help.
viewtopic.php?t=50928
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You say "approximately 4" closed". In knife collecting we do not go by "approximate". Length is usually given to closest 1/16th of an inch, although most size increments are in 1/8th of an inch. Size is needed to know which pattern number it is.
Yours is a "Cattle knife" pattern. My guess is 3 5/8" or 3 3/4" closed. A 4" Cattle knife is very big for this pattern.
And i agree, pre WW II and after WW I. A good old well used Camillus Cattle knife.
kj
Yours is a "Cattle knife" pattern. My guess is 3 5/8" or 3 3/4" closed. A 4" Cattle knife is very big for this pattern.
And i agree, pre WW II and after WW I. A good old well used Camillus Cattle knife.
kj
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Sorry Kj, had to get the little measuring tape out to get an accurate reading, and your guess is correct at 3 5/8" thanks for helping me out herekootenay joe wrote: ↑Thu Jun 04, 2020 12:31 am You say "approximately 4" closed". In knife collecting we do not go by "approximate". Length is usually given to closest 1/16th of an inch, although most size increments are in 1/8th of an inch. Size is needed to know which pattern number it is.
Yours is a "Cattle knife" pattern. My guess is 3 5/8" or 3 3/4" closed. A 4" Cattle knife is very big for this pattern.
And i agree, pre WW II and after WW I. A good old well used Camillus Cattle knife.
kj
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.....does it have 3 backsprings??...I have a knife that's similar, but it's closer to 3 5/8" closed and has a plain bar shield and the 3 backsprings!!...... ............
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Here's a few more pictures, would you be able to post yours? Would love to see it!carrmillus wrote: ↑Thu Jun 04, 2020 2:46 am .....does it have 3 backsprings??...I have a knife that's similar, but it's closer to 3 5/8" closed and has a plain bar shield and the 3 backsprings!!...... ............
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.........wish I could post pictures!!!!.................. ......................
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I think this is one of the varieties of #14 pattern...