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This is a 1955-56 lignum vitae handled knife with 4.4" blade.

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I assumed it was a custom order long 102, but someone more knowledgeable about the old ones believes it is a 124 Ranger, pictured below in the 1951 catalog. The Ranger's last catalog appearance is 1951, and the handle and blade styles changed throughout the 50s.

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Maybe it's a 124, maybe a 102, but either way it was a non-standard/custom order for 1955-56.
 
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Generalist said:
This is a 1955-56 lignum vitae handled knife with 4.4" blade.

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I assumed it was a custom order long 102, but someone more knowledgeable about the old ones believes it is a 124 Ranger, pictured below in the 1951 catalog. The Ranger's last catalog appearance is 1951, and the handle and blade styles changed throughout the 50s.

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Maybe it's a 124, maybe a 102, but either way it was a non-standard/custom order for 1955-56.
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And it looks to be in pretty nice shape.
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Generalist said:
This is a 1955-56 lignum vitae handled knife with 4.4" blade.

I assumed it was a custom order long 102, but someone more knowledgeable about the old ones believes it is a 124 Ranger, pictured below in the 1951 catalog. The Ranger's last catalog appearance is 1951, and the handle and blade styles changed throughout the 50s.

Maybe it's a 124, maybe a 102, but either way it was a non-standard/custom order for 1955-56.
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A nice knife, thank you for sharing. IMO definitely not a '51 Ranger, don't focus on the length. The handle construction is more consistent with a method that begins about 55/56. That is also about the last year before the switch to ebony so the age of your knife can be closely bracketed. Take it to heart that while Buck did have a "standard" catalog they were first and foremost a custom shop with all the variances that comes with making a knife by hand. Unlike a Johnson, 1/2" inch is irrelevant on these early Bucks.

Here is another similar 102. (No # on R) This one came without the sheath but it was only $40 (price asked)
102-lignum-vitae-052117-1_zpsy2uy0kjg-jpg.885783
 
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DeSotoSky said:
A nice knife, thank you for sharing. IMO definitely not a '51 Ranger, don't focus on the length. The handle construction is more consistent with a method that begins about 55/56. That is also about the last year before the switch to ebony so the age of your knife can be closely bracketed. Take it to heart that while Buck did have a "standard" catalog they were first and foremost a custom shop with all the variances that comes with making a knife by hand. Unlike your Johnson, 1/2" inch is irrelevant on these early Bucks.

Here is another similar 102. (No # on R) This one came without the sheath but it was only $40 (price asked)
102-lignum-vitae-052117-1_zpsy2uy0kjg-jpg.885783
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Thanks for the insight and for sharing the photo! That's a find of a lifetime at that price.
 
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