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Help finding the model of this Winchester
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2022 7:01 am
by Spencer
Hello every one, I was wondering if you could help me to find the model number for this Winchester knife that I recently purchased, as there is no visible number I can see. I think it is the model 4950 and the date of the knife is from around 1919-1942 but I'm not sure. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Re: Help finding the model of this Winchester
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2022 9:51 am
by Desert Golfer
4950 is the correct pattern number for your knife Spencer. Number is located on the tang of main blade. I noticed that your knife is missing the heraldic shield also.
Re: Help finding the model of this Winchester
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2022 8:38 pm
by stockman
4950 is 3 3/4" 4901 is 3 3/8" long, they both look alike except the book shows the lined bolsters on the 4901.
info from Sargent's 3rd Edition.
Harold
Re: Help finding the model of this Winchester
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2022 8:41 pm
by cody6268
Nice knife! I didn't know Winchester had offered a Scout pattern.
Re: Help finding the model of this Winchester
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2022 4:59 am
by Spencer
Desert Golfer wrote: ↑Mon Feb 21, 2022 9:51 am
4950 is the correct pattern number for your knife Spencer. Number is located on the tang of main blade. I noticed that your knife is missing the heraldic shield also.
So because my knife is missing the heraldic shield, does that mean that it is counterfeit, or that the handles were replaced at one point? Because there is no number on the tang of the main blade.
Re: Help finding the model of this Winchester
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2022 5:46 pm
by Desert Golfer
Your knife was likely made during the latest period of Winchester Knife manufacturing. They made Pocketknives from 1919 to 1942. Winchester eliminated stamping pattern numbers and pinned shields towards the end of production to save money. Still a Winchester but most Winchester collectors are interested in the knives made during the 1920`s.
Mike
Re: Help finding the model of this Winchester
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2022 6:43 pm
by Jacknifeben
This is jack knife Ben, Just checking, how many more Winchesters have you found with the double fluted punch blade?
Re: Help finding the model of this Winchester
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2022 7:45 pm
by Desert Golfer
I have 5 Total with the napanoch punch. Mike
Re: Help finding the model of this Winchester
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2022 3:57 am
by Spencer
Desert Golfer wrote: ↑Tue Feb 22, 2022 5:46 pm
Your knife was likely made during the latest period of Winchester Knife manufacturing. They made Pocketknives from 1919 to 1942. Winchester eliminated stamping pattern numbers and pinned shields towards the end of production to save money. Still a Winchester but most Winchester collectors are interested in the knives made during the 1920`s.
Mike
Thank you, that was very helpful.
