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real russell barlow?
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2017 10:34 pm
by Beaubob
[image][/image]Found this in a house I'm remodeling that was built in 1904. Very tight action- the only defect seems to be the wear on the tip of the blade. Also, in all the pictures of Russell barlows I've found I have never seen one with only a single sheepsfoot blade. This house has been remodeled many times so i suppose the knife could have been lost at any time. Thoughts?
Re: real russell barlow?
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2017 11:37 pm
by steve99f
Welcome to AAPK Beaubob. I can't help with your question on the pictured pocketknife but someone should be along that can. May want to post a sharp picture of tang markings and maybe a shot the knife closed with the blade lying in the well.
Re: real russell barlow?
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2017 11:46 pm
by just bob
Looks like you made a nice find. The knife looks straight.
Re: real russell barlow?
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 1:42 am
by edge213
Looks good to me.
Re: real russell barlow?
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:46 pm
by #goldpan
That's rare one! and in great condition. Straight line Russells Barlows are the oldest Russell Barlow, and with a sheep's foot blade! Likely over a hundred years old
Great find!
Re: real russell barlow?
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:26 pm
by Beaubob
Thanks for the info. That's pretty exciting. Any idea what that knife might be worth?
Re: real russell barlow?
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2017 11:25 pm
by #goldpan
Hard to say Bob. Depends on the collectors market. Could be over a $100.00. Could be less. I have seen it go both ways on eBay. You could do a search of closed listings on eBay and see what the current trend is for a Russell Barlow with a straight line stamp is going for. And one with a sheeps foot blade in good condition could up the price even more. Let us know what you find!