$1000 Buck 110?

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Coyote3855

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Went to a gun show on Saturday and spotted a Buck 110 in a vendor's case.
Wish I'd had a camera to take a picture. From what I've read on this forum, I knew this was a very early 110. It had the word "BUCK" parallel to the long axis of the blade. Two tiny pins on each side of the scales. Tiny nail nick. Very good condition except for some sharpening marks on the blade, no apparent loss of blade, bolsters and scales not scratched or damaged. "Buckskin" or rough-out leather sheath, Buck snap. The vendor said this was one of 750 of the very first version of the 110.

I was surprised that the blade and lock bar were so thin.

Anyway, he was asking $1000. I ws thinking $250-300, but had no real idea of the value of the knife.

Anyway, it was neat to handle a real old Buck and drool a bit.
 
I've seen the real early ones go for more than that on e-Bay, but they were in really excellent condition.

In this current economy that seller at the show might have taken a lot less for it if you had the cash to flop on the table.
 
every one thinks if it says buck it is worth a LOT of money...
i see junked knives with 50$ firm prices...
go figure
fools will leap in
were the stung have been
and wont go again..
 
I've been known to pay more than the usual going price for something that is NIB or mint and in immaculate condition with all the paper work.

If it's anything less than that, the price drops precipitously at least where I am concerned.

Some people try to pass something not-quite-up-there as being near-up-there, and that doesn't go with me. There is a big gap IMO between Mint and very good condition. NIB is OK, but may not be immaculate. That's the only thing that comes close to mint.
 
Anyway, it was neat to handle a real old Buck and drool a bit.
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And drooling doesn't cost a thing.

:D

When putting out that much money it's really a good idea to have an experienced collector (a real expert) evaluate the knife.

There are a few of these around that have been altered or cobbled together by knife-manglers and you really don't want to get stuck with one of those.

Reputation of the seller is important, but some reputable sellers are not experts.
 
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