r1253 bullet with handle chip

[chetr1200c]

hey guys and gals from the remington community. i have a chance to buy a r1253 bullet from a fellow worker. he says his uncle bought it 15 yrs ago for $500. his uncle passed away a few yrs back and he got the knife. it looks very authentic to me. my only question is that the back handle, [ not the shield side] has a piece of bone missing from the bottom pin and it is missing 1/2 inch on either side of the pin downward, like the very top of a circle. he wants $450.. do you afficiondos think that is a good price for me to pay. what is your estimate on the resale of such a knife? it has the blade etch and beautiful patina. blade is full.and there is blade wobble but secure..sorry but i dont have the capabilities to post pics

[remington collector]

If the etch is good, and the blade is authentic, $450 would be a very good buy. They made the reproduction 1253's in 1992, be sure it isn't one of them, or a counterfeit.

[chetr1200c]

i was hoping you would help out since i am a rookie when it comes to bullet knives, but i do own a 1992 repro,, i believe the repro is delrin..this is the genuine article.. i was just leary about the bone chip and value...

[chetr1200c]

the knife is now a member of my collection

[remington collector]

Very good, . Are you planning on replacing the broken scale? If so I may be able to find one. A couple pictures would be nice.

[chetr1200c]

i dont think i am going to do anything with this knife. i own maybe 3000 knives and never sold one. i also dont have the capabilities to send pics, alas.. but i will have to learn. many people have asked for pics of some of my knives...grandkids will have a field day with them....thanks