hunting knife. apart. For Sale by Individuals Buck Knives For Sale Busse / Swamprat / Scrapyard Knives For Sale Chris Reeve Knives for sale For Sale: Fixed Blades (Individual) For Sale: . About 50% of the original blade finish remains, and there are no major chips or dings on the edge. Canton, MI 48187 I am curious learn how you can ID the knife as being made after 1962. on the ricassos but some will be found today with the marking ground or filed off. These are the remaining items that were left in the Camillus factory show No collection of World War II US military knives is complete without a Mark 1, and this is the perfect opportunity to acquire one with a great patina of age. The washers for the handles were treated with a chemical before assembly to prevent rot, and the ox-blood color coating was applied after assembly. Shameful right after the factory closes what comes out. ), You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Return Period. $225.00. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. 5684: This is the WW II USMC blade marked knife in the The next three all have the later (oxblood) finish. Newest Knife - Camillus WWII Fighting Knife. Leather washers, spacers, hand guard, butt cap and pin included. brass rivets, Another Kent with stagged bone and small brass domed Guaranteed original and authentic. larger pommel version we all know. I have been a member of the forum for several months now but have not taken the opportunity to tap into this knowledge. Hello, I was hoping that someone may be able to help me date this nice old Camillus knife I picked up a couple of weeks ago. Item # 13262: CAMILLUS USMC 5685B Marine fighting Knife NEW USA; Browse By Category. Very nice condition piece all solid with bery little use apparent. Dated 10/30/1941. KA-BAR'S handle component kit consists of all the parts to rebuild your traditional KA-BAR handle, like the one on the world renowned USMC fighting/utility knife. Vintage Italian Button Open Button . Messages. Car & Truck Safety & Security Accessories, A+ WWII US Fighting Knife EGW Bowie Large Army USMC USN, CAMILLUS N.Y. USMC MARK 2 (GUARD MARKED) W.W. II FIGHTING KNIFE c. 1940S, Orig WW2 USMC Camillus MK2 Fighting Knife Sharpened Blade No Sheath Marine Corps, MODIFIED Vintage USMC Camillus MKII Fighting KABAR Combat BUTTER Knife+ Sheath, WW2 KABAR USMC MARKED CAMILLUS FIGHTING KNIFE W/ LEATHER SCABBARD MARINE CORPS, US USMC WWII KA-BAR Type Fighting Knife W/ US NAVY Scabbard, WW2 KABAR USMC CAMILLUS MK 1 FIGHTING KNIFE EARLY CAMPAIGN MKI NAVY MARKED USN, WWII ? WWII ERA USN / USMC MARK 2 COMBAT UTILITY FIGHTING KNIFE BY CAMILLUS, N.Y. WWII U.S. MARINE CORPS CAMILLUS FIGHTING KNIFE w/ORIGINAL CARE TAG - NEAR MINT, WWII USMC Camillus Mark 2 Fighting Knife and Leather Scabbard Both marked USMC, Camillus U.S.M.C. The bit telltale difference is the sharpened false SOLD - Factory Chrome Walther PPK - Rare. Ad vertisement from shop TrueDuckEmporium. generate quite a few questions so we hope this is a help to a few folks. VINTAGE CAMILLUS WWII STANDARD ISSUE SCOUT KNIFE BONE HANDLES. touched them in anyway, as you see them is how they were in the showroom. . 100% Safe. This was one they wanted to make but never did. Camillus 7" military knife was the last series produced in 1989-2007 before Camillus went bankrupt. They were purchased in huge quantities so replacements were not needed for many years. We manufacture quality hunting and tactical knives for sportsmen, military, survival and outdoor travelers. Original items: Only One Available. $90.00. $25.00. This is a Camillus made Western Brand Texas Ranger Commemorative stockman. Brand New . Leather washers handle with a heavy round pommel and slightly curved guard; all parts are perfectly tight with no play. The knife comes with its Original Box. Scabbard is in good condition, with little wear and very little staining on the canvas of the integral frog. It doesn't get any better then this S-449 A and S-449B Prototype Hunting Knives with different #4. It has a couple of chips out of the bone on the pile side and the tip is broken off the caplifter. After working with knife manufacturers, the United States Marine Corps adopted the 1219C2 design developed by Camillus Cutlery Company (of Camillus, New York, United States). From a collecting standpoint the beauty of the Mark I knives is in the wide variety of makers and blades that can be found. $27.99. blade and solid spun rivets for the military. Camillus was a major supplier of pocket knives and straight knives to the allied war effort during WWII, producing TL-29 electricians knives, engineers knives and Mark 2 fighting knives as well. knife with Rosewood plain grips and brass pins. This lightly used scout/utility knife has some beautiful rich blonde Rogers Bone handles. Get the best deals on Camillus Us Knife In Original Vietnam War Edged Weapons when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Vintage AK47 Torsion Spring Knife w/ Book. The NORD number is for the US Navy contract it was produced under, which wasfor Mk 1 scabbards, and delivered between June 1944 and April 1945. 100% OF OUR PROFITS ARE DONATED for purchases of the much-needed cold-weather clothing, medkits, and other field gear for individual units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. There is no markings on the other side of the tang. Camillus Cutlery Co. was started by Adolf Kastor, who began in the knife business by importing German cutlery to the United States. In 1966 the color was official changed to black, although a lot of Camillus production remained oxblood for some years afterward well into the 1970s. $ 325.00 $ 299.95. JMR Collectibles, LLC The knife is not marked USN or USMC, it is only marked US as you can see in the pictures. Theknife measures 9 5/8" overall, with a 5"clip pointblade. The handles look to be rosewood and are chip and crack free. After the Pacific War had began, the United States Army and the United states Marine Corps were both still using the same fighting knives as they had in WWI; both branches viewed this as an inadequacy. The best way to ensure an item is yours is to purchase it directly off the website. One report may be all you need. Best Combat & Utility: Ka-Bar BKR7 Combat Utility Knife. J63: Army Parachutist Knife. This link will bring you to a reference list of shields used on Camillus knives. Unbelievable piece. Made to cut overhead upside together at the same time. and steel domed rivets but with a different grind from above. This is the early AAC It was manufactured byBeckwith Mfg Co. a division of Victory Plastics. At some point the Post WWII scabbards also changed from an ox blood color to black. I appreciate any traffic from these links as I earn a commission when an item is purchased, at no extra cost to you. This holding period starts when the buyer has filled out a 4473 Transfer Form, (at our office) and their background check has been ran. Nickel silver guards made in 1948. Unknown Hunting Knife: Kent was a trade name used by F W 1 In Stock. Navy didn't agree. S-3647 A prototype that was to have a 10 MM screw compass The Mark I knives were Navy issue throughout WW2 and remained in inventory through the Vietnam war. $179.99. - There is a 15% Buyers Premium if paying by credit or debit card. In the testing Western won the contract edge. Mark 2, and the USMC adopted it as the USMC Mark 2 Combat Knife, or simply the Knife, Fighting Utility. VINTAGE US CAMILLUS FIGHTING KNIFE w/ KA-BAR LEATHER SHEATH. This will be a "Final Invoice" which will include shipping and/ or any other fees that may apply. ID's to JAMES CHRISTAKOS; WW2 US Navy Petty Officer Fireman 1st Class. They were not made at the time of the Korean War - any used before 1960 would have been WW2 production. Hefty Piece ..4 1/2 Closed Lenght . Camillus M3 Fighting Knife. Yes, I think you have it right :thumbsup: . the Above JPK and the Marbles in the 1953 to 1957 time frame. gijoeou812, By placing an order, the buyer represents that he/she is in compliance with the law and will utilize the items in a lawful manner. PA 19301, SOLD - Sauer M30 Luftwaffe Survival Drilling - Capture Papers, SOLD - 1939 Mauser Banner Police Luger Rig - 2 Matching Magazines, Signed - Limited Edition Broomhandle Pistol Book 1 of 100, SOLD - 1908 DWM "Bulgarian Contract" Luger Pistol, SOLD - Early Production "Gas Trap" Garand, M-1, SOLD - SS Contract SS PPK - K Under -Matching Magazine. 43 knives in total, all from the showroom. Great overall condition, considering the age. Overall a nice example of an iconic knife used in WWII. The Company produced millions of knives until it filed for bankruptcy in 2007. Very Nice Grouping! One is the "Shark.". - There is a $15 Per Gun Paperwork Fee. Camillus Factory still shot courtesy of Tom Williams showing repro has a very short and sharply curved false edge. S-5382 Half guard prototype with scaler back and 3 small This marking is post 1990 and is the current marking, it The USMC KA-BAR Knife was developed early in World War II. $275.00. The knives will be sold as a group only. This is one of those Official Boy Scouts of America knives that you just don't happen upon every day. Camillus Bushcrafter Mini 6.75" Folding Knife #19481. I personally looked into every draw and found these In this review, I'll break down the types of . SKIP. The Navy MK1 knife was used as both a utility knife and a fighting weapon. From about 1916 1946, the Camillus tang stamp read Camillus Cutlery. if it was in Vietnam it must have been with some other folks not the US IMPORTANT - - - IF SENDING CHECK/ MONEY ORDER IT MUST ARRIVE BEFORE FRIDAY, MARCH 24th!!! Its brand name and intellectual property rights were purchased by Acme United Corporation, which re-launched the Camillus brand in May 2009 using modern materials. $ 125.00 $100.00. Well Camillus didn't start making these knives with this marking until 1974 so These knives date from 1902 until about 1915 or so. has the Mark 2 pommel not the M3 version. $395.00 $355.00. Camillus Manufactures a Quality Hunting Knife, Folding Knife & Fixed Blade Knife with a Lifetime Warranty. Camillus helped to design and develop what later became known as the USMC KA-BAR Fighting Knife. ACC M1917 Advertisements Aerial Ames Anderson Aussie V44 Boyt 43 Sheath Camillus Case Cole Colonial Conetta D-Day Knife Dahlgren new Desert Tan F-S Fairsword GCC Gutmann Gerber Mk II Hicks H G . knife that was adopted. down, risers and lines. It's a great place to learn or just hang out and share pictures information. The guard is stamped CAMILLUSon one side,U.S.N. 1 In Stock. "S" Cards and drawings, dates, etc, associated with these knives I was still typing when you posted (I'm slow! Swedge goes back to the fuller. Being both a Moderator and "The Man" when it comes to edged weapons, perhaps Gary will make a sticky out of this post of yours, US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY. https://willsullivanauction.com/2023-spring.html Camillus wanted to send the knife with a hack saw blade attached to Argocoinsaccepts all major credit cards and payments via PayPal as forms of payment. 4401.) For Sale By: Kennedy Knives . The blade design is different then the We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. The numbers on the back of the throat indicate the very first delivery date to the Navy in November 1943. You will find pictures, dates of use, & short descriptions of most. Seller or Auction Company will, in NO WAY, be held responsible for any discrepancies, damage or loss of any property of Buyer once the Auctioneer says SOLD. in the handle grip from the looks of it. For Sale By: LDF Knives. with the government to sell the design and know how to make the knife. Camillus has made more knives for the U.S. military than any other manufacturer, and continues to make the MK2 to military specifications. . 1 In Stock. - Each successful buyer will receive a tracking number from UPS when their package(s) have shipped . Patterned after the Trench Knife M3, some early examples actually used M3 blades. 1 In Stock. Speechless Q31: An almost twin to item number two above but this one This item is for sale onConsignment. Mr. Christakos last resting place is Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear, New Castle County, Delaware, USA. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, If you would like to consign with the Legacy Collectibles team, or have any questions please, 73 Plank Ave Paoli, I will do my best to provide opportunities for collectors to add knives to their collections through my shop and best of eBay pages. knife for training and issue. More Info . unknown variant like the Marbles above. Also, I'm pretty sure that the pommel would be pinned as opposed to peened. Thank you all for your wonderful feedback and input it has been very educational. The official designation of these knives is MIL-K-20227 as of 1/18/60, but I still call them all Mk2s (it's just so much easier), Sorry, GaryI didn't mean to walk over your reply. German Imperial Era, Postal Official Sword, Modified Fighting Knife, WKC Price: $295.00 Item #61030. forces. By 1910, Camillus Cut Co had 200 employees and had introduced the Sword Brand and Clover brand. This is a Camillus brass lockback. This Original WWII Camillus USN MK2 fighting knife is guard marked "U.S.N/ MARK 2/ CAMILLUS, N.Y." Scabbard is marked "U.S.N./ MK2" on the front and "NORD-4723/ BM CO. 6 VP". Shortly after its bankruptcy, the brand name was purchased & re-launched by Acme United Corporation. So far I have not found the S card for This applies to guns being shipped and still applies if the buyer is a dealer . existence. US WWII, USM3 Knife . 5684 L77A: Camillus tried to talk Naval Ordnance into using large bakelite pommel and multiple spacers. In 1902, Kastor began making knives in a small factory he had purchased in the town of Camillus, NY. The sheath is aged and has a dark brown patina to it, but it is brown for sure (not black). . to the Historical Period. Was under a glass display counter. The Bayonet-Knife M4 was adopted in 1944 for use with the caliber .30 M1 Carbine. Carthage, IL is located along Interstate 172, 20 miles north of Quincy, IL. companies to design the Para knife. You will find pictures, dates of use, & short descriptions of many of their multitude of shields. The design was not adopted. is the only one that survived the Marines.