R3243

The Remington Corporation and the knives that they built have influenced the U.S. cutlery industry more than nearly any other manufacturer. From the time America was settled, to the end of WWI, American knife companies struggled to compete with Britain and German imports, but events that occurred during and after the First World War led to a great change in this phenomenon. Unprecedented opportunities arose, and Remington stepped up to seize the moment. In the process, they created some of today's most prized collectables. In an ironic twist, the next World War played the greatest role in ending the company’s domination of the industry.
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Dragged this one out of an antique store.
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I know nothing about Remington's but I believe you have found a good one! ::tu::
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::woot:: WOW! That is a beautiful knife all around. Great find! Love the bone and the blue coloring on the punch blade. Very nice!
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This is not the same knife as listed in Sargent (1992) for an R3243
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schmoozer wrote:This is not the same knife as listed in Sargent (1992) for an R3243A135CD75-D10D-4292-A966-C8D197A24BAD.jpeg
My Remington book is buried somewhere in the garage. If someone has a copy and could post a pic of a R3243 from it, I would greatly appreciate it.
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This the catalog shot out of the “Stewart and Ritchie’ book. I will look for an actual photo of a R3243. John
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pearlroosterman wrote:ADC0D64E-9550-48B5-BB2C-A411337373C5.jpeg
This the catalog shot out of the “Stewart and Ritchie’ book. I will look for an actual photo of a R3243. John
Thank you very much! Our movers mislabeled boxes, and we are very short on space in our rental, so most everything is in the garage for awhile.
Here is a pic of the new house...got a ways to go.
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Going to be one fantastic waterfront view!! I know you will really enjoy it. John
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Brad, that's a great knife you have in good condition. The blade configuration is the same as the one I have.
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espn77 wrote:Brad, that's a great knife you have in good condition. The blade configuration is the same as the one I have.
I was wondering if you had one....
Very nice.
Have you found any new bullets to add to your collection?
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I haven't done much of anything lately. I moved so I've been out of the game for a little bit.
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Beautiful old Remington.
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Nice! ::tu::
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Here ya go Brad...oh and by the way you have a beautiful piece of property. Best of luck with your build. ::handshake:: ::tu::
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Thanks to all for the comments.
Have a safe 4TH!!
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Cleaned up some, oiled the hinges.
Nice and tight, good snap, main blade etch.
The back scale is dark at the nail nick.

Haven’t found any prior sales for pricing reference.
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Brad that is truly one beautiful knife. In my book there is nothing like an original Remington production knife.Even better when you still have the trademark etching visible on the blade.Really nice score sir, very nice! ::tu:: ::groove::
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We are making progress on the new house.
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Getting closer to occupancy!
Taken at low tide, 140yds out
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Looks great Brad.
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::tu:: ::tu::
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Great knife and home.
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I finally let the the knife go for $500 to a local dealer.
The house has been a dream to live in, we are going out feet first.
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That's a terrific big knife in excellent uncleaned state.

Congratulations on the house.
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