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#47428 - 09/08/08 12:22 AM Really early #2-5
Matt_G Just dropped in Registered: 11/06/07 Posts: 6	Just saw this on ebay and wanted to get some opinions on it. Ebay item #110287336863 http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-EARLY-RANDALL-2...id=p3286.c0.m14 Thanks, Matt
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#47429 - 09/08/08 03:50 AM Re: Really early #2-5 [Re: Matt_G]
rodbrown Knife Enthusiast Registered: 12/11/05 Posts: 2163 Loc: Ontario, Canada	Matt Sorry to tell you the knife is sold. The buyer is a VERY knowledgable RMK person, so I am assuming that is was the real thing. _________________________ Rod Brown RKS 3846 RKCC CM-123 Whether you think you can or can not, you are right.
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#47430 - 09/08/08 07:05 AM Re: Really early #2-5 [Re: Matt_G]
505Gibbs Knife Enthusiast Registered: 04/14/07 Posts: 600 Loc: Suburban Deeeetroit	Quote: Just saw this on ebay and wanted to get some opinions on it. Ebay item #110287336863 http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-EARLY-RANDALL-2...id=p3286.c0.m14 Thanks, Matt As Rod stated, the buyer frequents this forum somewhat frequently - maybe Ron will see this thread and respond when he receives the knife. Check back in about 7-10 days. _________________________ Mike Marshall NRA Life Member RKS# 5598 RKCC# CM-068
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#47431 - 09/08/08 07:41 AM Re: Really early #2-5 [Re: 505Gibbs]
7033grip Knife Enthusiast Registered: 10/10/05 Posts: 5148 Loc: Winter Haven, Florida	That was a fair "Buy It Now" price, considering the shape that Stockman sheath was in. Dubie Baxter _________________________ Dubie Baxter RKS #5099
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#47432 - 09/08/08 08:15 AM Re: Really early #2-5 [Re: 7033grip]
crutchtip Knife Enthusiast Registered: 11/16/05 Posts: 2855	The knife is earlier than the seller states, no later than 1955 in my opinion and probably a bit earlier. The sheath appears to be a Clarence Moore, not a Stockman.
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#47433 - 09/08/08 08:35 AM Re: Really early #2-5 [Re: crutchtip]
7033grip Knife Enthusiast Registered: 10/10/05 Posts: 5148 Loc: Winter Haven, Florida	Crutch, YOU DA MAN !!! Dubie Baxter _________________________ Dubie Baxter RKS #5099
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#47434 - 09/08/08 11:10 AM Re: Really early #2-5 [Re: 7033grip]
BoBlade Knife Enthusiast Registered: 09/13/05 Posts: 1673 Loc: Kalifornia	Hi Guys, I put it C 1947-1949 as I don't believe peened tangs (primarily seen on field knives) extended past the decade of the 40's. As well, the unusual spacer set at the butt is more a 40's phenonemon. A 5" version didn't show up in the catalog until 1948. C.J. would typically make the 1st sheaths on a new model until Heiser tooled up for the pattern. I was counting on the sheath being one of his when I pulled the trigger. The stitching matches up pretty well. Won't know for sure until I have it in hand. Best, _________________________ Ron Mathews RKS No. 4223
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#47435 - 09/08/08 11:54 AM Re: Really early #2-5 [Re: BoBlade]
Matt_G Just dropped in Registered: 11/06/07 Posts: 6	Thanks guys it was already sold when I saw it and I believed it may be earlier than the seller stated. That was the reason for posting asking for opinions about it. Matt
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#47436 - 09/08/08 12:51 PM Re: Really early #2-5 [Re: BoBlade]
BigJim Knife Enthusiast Registered: 05/03/06 Posts: 1054	Ron, Great Knife & Sheath!!! CONGRATS!!! b hussein is NOT an option GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!! _________________________ Jim P. NRA Life The Only Place I want to see a liberal is in a Museum
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#47437 - 09/08/08 07:02 PM Re: Really early #2-5 [Re: Matt_G]
Bill_Jacobs Knife Enthusiast Registered: 04/11/08 Posts: 322 Loc: KENTUCKY, USA	Hey Matt, apparently you are interested in "vintage" Randalls. I am a lower level collector of newer, more affordable? RMKs but I would highly recommend that you join this forum because we have a plethora of really smart RMK experts who can advise you. You have already seen the "seasoned" responses to your question. Come on in and immerse yourself. Bill Jacobs. _________________________ William L Jacobs III RKS #3569 NKCA NRA Life KNIFE WORLD Student Limbaugh Institute A.C.S.
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