Vintage Barehead Jacks

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MB, ditto what everyone else said!
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dirtyfonzie wrote:What is the maker of that farrier MB? She's a looker.
It`s by Alfred Williams Sheffield ::tu::
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danno50 wrote:MB, ditto what everyone else said!
Thanks Dan :D

Here is another one.
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Great additions, MB. ::tu::
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Another nice one Dimitri!

Sorry but I have to commit a foul and include a non barehead since I don't have a solo pic of this barehead. CASE TESTED 62031 in Rough Black. As far as CASE goes, real hard to find TESTED in this great unused condition. pic expands with mouse clicks.

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Wow jerry! Top notch stuff right there. ::tu::
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Jess Crouch :D
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Woooo-Hooooo!! That is a Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr8 one MB. Glad you got it ::tu:: ::tu:: Looks to be in a little better shape than my JC.
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Thanks Robert!

Beauty there MB!

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Here are a few more...

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tjmurphy wrote:Woooo-Hooooo!! That is a Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr8 one MB. Glad you got it ::tu:: ::tu:: Looks to be in a little better shape than my JC.
Thank You Tom! :D

It is in excellent condition ::nod::
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Thanks Jerry ::tu::

Beautiful Case knives ::drool::
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::drool:: ::drool:: ::drool::
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Thanks Guys!

Sorry, another foul as i have no solo pic.

CASE XX 22031-1/2. love the long pull on the CASE 31s. A couple of 6205 XX Barlows too. XX Red Bone Hawkbill, etc, etc...

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couple more...
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Incredible collection zp ::drool::
That's only the second 2217 I've ever seen!
And matching tadpoles to boot :D
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royal0014 wrote:Incredible collection zp ::drool::
That's only the second 2217 I've ever seen!
And matching tadpoles to boot :D
Thanks Royal! I really like those 17s, great pattern!

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zp4ja wrote:Here are a few more...

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MB, sweet Jess Crouch, congratulations on completing the set. ::tu::
Jerry, beautiful additions to this thread. ::drool::
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Thanks Dan!
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This a pair of Cattaraugus 3 inch bare head jacks from way back.
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Man those are some beauties Ben!
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My latest barehead. A Utica harness jack with curved stamp. This is my oldest Utica by far and solid as a tank.
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Here is a MINT CASE XX 1940-1964 62024 1/2

Its for sale if anyone wants her
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Beautiful knife Gino! Wish I had the cash $$
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