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R3843 Real Or Reproduction
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 5:40 pm
by JohnR
This Remington R3843 popped up on eBay last week for a very low BIN. Arrived today and surprised it had a case with it as seller never mentioned it having one, it did explain the verdigris shown in his pictures. Knife appears new, never used, I took pictures without even wiping it down as I wanted to record the condition as found.
It appears to me to be an original knife but I've been fooled before, has the backwards N's and a milled center liner, any input on originality is greatly appreciated.
Re: R3843 Real Or Reproduction
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 6:48 pm
by Beavertail
Don't know if it's original or not but it sure is pretty!
Even if it's not, if you're happy with it all's good.
Somebody will be along who will know for sure.
Re: R3843 Real Or Reproduction
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 6:59 pm
by kootenay joe
I am not a Remington collector but i can say that your knife does not look like the Camillus made reproductions. However an experienced Remington collector is needed to confirm.
kj
Re: R3843 Real Or Reproduction
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 8:59 pm
by stockman
Nice knife looks real to me. I'd say you did good.
Harold
Re: R3843 Real Or Reproduction
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:02 pm
by stockman
stockman wrote: ↑Tue Mar 16, 2021 8:59 pm
Nice knife looks real to me. I'd say you did good. Fact is it looks unused.
Harold
Re: R3843 Real Or Reproduction
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:06 pm
by cody6268
I'm no expert, but I could swear all the Camillus repros have Delrin handles. Looks real to me!
Re: R3843 Real Or Reproduction
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:42 pm
by pearlroosterman
Nothing in your photos causes concern as to its authenticity. It appears you did extremely well. Congratulations. John
Re: R3843 Real Or Reproduction
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:47 pm
by edge213
Could someone please explain the backward "N"s??
Re: R3843 Real Or Reproduction
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 11:10 pm
by JohnR
pearlroosterman wrote: ↑Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:42 pm
Nothing in your photos causes concern as to its authenticity. It appears you did extremely well. Congratulations. John
Thank you John, any idea if the sheath is original to the knife, it just does not look 80 or more years old.
Re: R3843 Real Or Reproduction
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 11:12 pm
by JohnR
edge213 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:47 pm
Could someone please explain the backward "N"s??
David, just a mistake as far as I know on some of the shields, others will have the N's correct.
Re: R3843 Real Or Reproduction
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 11:42 pm
by Mumbleypeg
JohnR wrote: ↑Tue Mar 16, 2021 11:12 pm
edge213 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:47 pm
Could someone please explain the backward "N"s??
David, just a mistake as far as I know on some of the shields, others will have the N's correct.
That is true on the old originals. To my knowledge none of the reproductions were backwards.
Ken
Re: R3843 Real Or Reproduction
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 11:51 pm
by pearlroosterman
JohnR, the sheath is new but if it fits, a nice addition. Take care. John
Re: R3843 Real Or Reproduction
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2021 12:03 am
by 1967redrider
edge213 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:47 pm
Could someone please explain the backward "N"s??
It's the Russian version!
Just joking, but watch out for the verdigris because it will cause pitting and dulling of metal surfaces. Great looking Scout!
Re: R3843 Real Or Reproduction
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2021 12:09 am
by cody6268
I am wondering, was the backward "N" a form of copyright protection? Kinda like the old GI Joes with the thumbnails on the wrong side of the thumb.
Re: R3843 Real Or Reproduction
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2021 2:53 am
by peanut740
John,if you don't want to keep it,I'll give you your money back and pay the shipping
Re: R3843 Real Or Reproduction
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2021 1:33 pm
by pearlroosterman
I would not be concerned about the backward N as the same thing can be found on other Remington knives. One for instance is the Wayne Feeds equal end.
Re: R3843 Real Or Reproduction
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2021 4:31 pm
by espn77
The backwards N is a mistake that is on the majority of those knives. A correct N is a harder knife to find. I've probably owned 10 of them and only had one with a correct N. Very nice knife John, and I'd agree that the sheath isn't original.
Re: R3843 Real Or Reproduction
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2021 9:08 pm
by stockman
Is the knife with the correct N of higher value Harold
Re: R3843 Real Or Reproduction
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 2:48 pm
by JohnR
I want to thank everyone for their input, it is much appreciated.
Re: R3843 Real Or Reproduction
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2021 4:41 pm
by msteele6
I don’t think anyone could fake that bone.
Re: R3843 Real Or Reproduction
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 12:21 am
by Lostvalley
It is a real one
