This is it. He took it with him to Vietnam in 67. Vietnam War Era US Camillus Fighting Knife - A fighting knife, also commonly called a combat knife, is a knife designed for military use, specifically for close combat. These are not empty words. Mr. Christakos last resting place is Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear, New Castle County, Delaware, USA. This is what Camillus was thinking about at the end of the war, Rosewood and steel domed rivets. knives under boxes and paperwork. For Sale By: Nildraga. To be perfectly honest, I'd just follow ebay listings and see what ones in like condition bring. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY VINTAGE CAMILLUS NY USN MARK 2 MK2 . Sheath and handle is black. 43311 Joy Road S1408: This is a prototype Camillus sent in to alter the We believe we sell living history, and honor the veterans who fought and died for our freedoms. This specimen was part of the first batch of new composition-materials model that had replaced the early-war all-leather scabbards. BryanJ- Besides the single pinned pommel, other ways to spot a 90s Camillus blade stamped repro is the color of the finish, originals are a bluish-black, not gray parkerizing, and the original "CAMILLUS" blade stamp is way smaller than the US M3, not almost the same size as the newer ones. The front of the throat is marked, 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. . $25.00. - Payment may be made in person or mailed to 501 MAIN ST., PO BOX 68, CARTHAGE, IL 62321 . Our Sale Price: $31.95! - PLEASE EMAIL - DO NOT CALL UNLESS IT IS AN EMERGENCY - It is the buyers responsibility to have their dealer (Sporting Goods Store, Pawn Shop or Local Gun Dealer) email us a copy of their license - auction@willsullivanauction.com . All blades/implements Camillus 72 Whittler with Genuine Abalone, Unused knife in mint condition. . $ 799.99 $ 719.99 Add to cart; WW2 era Western Cutlery "Shark" G46-6 model Fighting Knife-rare Type 2 blued blade/flat iron pommel variety, original scabbard; great condition . Camillus produced the USMC Raider's Stiletto in 1942 and a total of 14,370 knives were made. I viewed the ransacked show room All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. Q30: WW II Prototype made for the 6 inch Hunting knife In WW2 they were marked either USN or USMC, never just US. I was told that it came from a WW2 Vet but that was the story and it may or may not be true. :crying: That Utica on the left is nice! $25.00. It has a couple of chips out of the bone on the pile side and the tip is broken off the caplifter. USMC Raider reproduction with fine pewter handle. His knives and tomahawks have since been the stuff of combat lore, being used by our nation's most elite warriors . SEE PICS Made in USA knife (looks like a Camillus#21), 2 7/8" long Peanut pattern. Canton, MI 48187 Knife. Is anyone else having trouble seeing these? - If you do not see your invoice in your Inbox, please check your Spam. and steel domed rivets but with a different grind from above. The marking of US over Camillus, N.Y. without branch stamping was used until 1974 wen the N.Y. was dropped and the stamping was simply US over Camillus. This often appears black under anything but bright light. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. this one, it should be a fantastic story to be uncovered one day. Old-fashioned checks and money orders will work just as well; please take a look at thePayments section within ourTerms and Conditions for mailing instructions and additional details. This is in the last 5 or 6 years. Dismiss, WW2 era American large "theater" fighting knife, 7.75" dagger blade; original hand-made leather scabbard, WW2 era American "theater" fighter made from 225Q Cattaraugus Quartermaster knife; original leather scabbard. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. Camillus 7" military knife was the last series produced in 1989-2007 before Camillus went bankrupt. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. The Mark I knives were Navy issue throughout WW2 and remained in inventory through the Vietnam war. I believe the Uticas are the only ones made in the second production period of Mk2s (starting in 1960) that still had curved guards. Kent Stagged Rosewood with steel rivets, same as above. large bakelite pommel and multiple spacers. Camillus stagged bone grips with brass pins. 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 . Sign up for a new account in our community. They were purchased in huge quantities . Made for Sears & Roebucks. the Above JPK and the Marbles in the 1953 to 1957 time frame. AutoCheck found Listed here we will discuss a few items that IMPORTANT - - - IF SENDING CHECK/ MONEY ORDER IT MUST ARRIVE BEFORE FRIDAY, MARCH 24th!!! Era" knife. 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. The leather handle is original and in tact. For Sale By: Kennedy Knives . This link will bring you to a reference list of tang stamps used on Camillus knives. the Camillus designs submitted for testing. the knife not a saw back. or Best Offer +$17.10 shipping All sales to/deals with Russia are void forever. WE WAIT FIVE DAYS AFTER THE AUCTION BEFORE WE START PACKING/ SHIPPING. Brown leather sheath for the KaBar Fighting and Utility Knives Series. eBay. Online bidders are required to register with Proxibid. It measures 11.5" overall and features a blade with a 6.25" length and 1.563" width. Top quality knives with a Lifetime Warranty. 5665 J68: Unknown so far, unable to find the S card the Here are some ways to identify a fake Camillus knife: The tang stamps are all over the place; There is a mix of lower and uppercase letters; The font is a bit off; Short and curved false edge (as opposed to the long sweeping false edge of the WWII knife) Scabbards are marked with Eagle, Globe and Anchor. Note the scabbards with and without sheet My old eyes cannot tell if the handle is 'oxblood' colored or not (or the color of the scabbard for that matter). 5665: Early 12/29/1939 prototype of the new Camillus design AutoCheck vehicle history reports deliver information on reported accidents, odometer rollback, lemon vehicles, branded titles and much more. Please email me atinfo@argocoins.comif you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. FREEUSPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPINGWITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. 1 In Stock. 1 In Stock. Please see our. $109.95. The knife was produced by the famous Camillus Cutlery Company of Camillus, NY. The blued blade is in excellent condition with no rust, pitting, or signs of sharpening. All items sold as is where is. 7" 1095 steel with Black military specified coating. 5684: This is the WW II USMC blade marked knife in the Vintage Camillus Pocket Knife Bone Handle - New York USA - 3 Blade - SKU 985. 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". These items They were not made at the time of the Korean War - any used before 1960 would have been WW2 production. This is the #3 knife Camillus submitted for the test. Co.); stamped J. CHRISTAKOS on both sides. Items other than firearms will have a shipping cost listed and the end of the description. The first deliveries went to elite Marine units, and by late 1943, the Mark 2 knives had replaced the Marine Raider Stiletto. KA-BAR TDI Ladyfinger. Very Nice Grouping! The Mark I knives were Navy issue throughout WW2 and remained in inventory through the Vietnam war. This sample made 1939. - There is a 10% Buyers Premium if paying by cash, check or money order .. I also was unaware that the "CAMILLUS N.Y." was not used prior to 1962. The handles look to be rosewood and are chip and crack free. Get the best deals on Camillus Collectible Vintage Combat Knives when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Kent Sportsman's knife with stagged Rosewood grips and Every musket, rifle, display machine gun, machine gun parts set or gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). The design was not adopted. The blade is nicely marked U.S.N. - There is a 15% Buyers Premium if paying by credit or debit card. VINTAGE VIETNAM ERA US CAMILLUS MK2 FIGHTING KNIFE SWEETHEART w/ LEATHER SHEATH. MK2 on the other. . WW2 ERA US M 1 E-US BAYONET FITS GARAND OR M 1903 . 5,252. The knife is not marked USN or USMC, it is only marked US as you can see in the pictures. brass pins holding stagged bone over black plastic liners. The earliest Camillus factory experimental 6 inch Jet Pilot Hand marked on the Keen Kutter etched in blade and tang marked Sharpleigh / The Camillus Cutlery Company was one of the oldest knife manufacturers in the United States as its roots date back to 1876. DO NOT COUNT ON STANDARD USPS! I am curious learn how you can ID the knife as being made after 1962. We see this one constantly on sale as a "Vietnam Select from a variety of quality Camillus, Western and Sword brand fixed blade knife styles and fixed blade knives that include a sheath. 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. Yes, I think you have it right :thumbsup: . , Boyt 1943 Sheath, WWII USMC US Marine Corps Camillus Fighting Knife, Collectible Vintage Factory Manufactured Fixed Blade Knives. Posted December 7, 2019. These sheaths are in a very different style from the The markings on the tang says US Camillus and the pommel has a through and through pin. The re-launch occurred in 2009 with an introduction of a line of tactical knives imported from oversees. USGI CAMILLUS US M3 FIGHTING KNIFE - C47223. Bidder acknowledges and understands that this service may or may not function correctly the day of the auction. This link will bring you to AAPK's Camillus Collector specific discussion forum. companies to design the Para knife. Just my opinion, and experiences. No Box or Original Pkg ! 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Note the scabbards with and without sheet metal tip protectors. Original WW2 Camillus USN MK2 fighting knife, correct gray U.S.N.