1973 Buck 124 Maroon

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BradB

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Hi guys. First time poster on this board. I collect military and fixed blades. I found this yesterday in a box of loose knives at the Virginia Beach Gun Show. I grew up in the 70s with Bucks, and always wanted one of their sheath knives. I knew the grip color was uncommon, so I haggled down to $60 and bought it. I researched after, and all the great information on this board and other sites tells me this is very likely a 1973-made knife due to the telltale lanyard hole; three-line markings; thick, maroon, fine-textured micarta grips; and correct swing scabbard. I have taken some photos of areas not shown in other threads as a way of saying thanks for the knowledge, and please share comments and thoughts. I won't be selling it, so I am not trolling for EBay write-up comments (we see newbs do that all the time on gunboards.com forums). Photos linked below; click for a full thumbnail.

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I don't believe your 124 is a 1970's production.I don't see a lanyard hole either.

It's probably a 1980's production.It's still a good find.

The experts will be along and provide more definitive info.
 
BradB said:
You do see the leather thong passing through the pommel right?
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Oh yes,I see it now.I had to click on the photo to show a larger picture.

I'm no expert by any means,just my humble opinion.

The thong hole would place it before '80's production.

Congrats for a good find.
 
It is indeed a 1973 model 124. Good photos. When you see maroon micarta with a 3 line stamp, that's a sure bet. My 1973 model 124 does not have as good a sheath. You got it for about half price. Guys come on here all the time and ask us questions about a Buck knife, getting good information and then the same day post it for sale. Free country.
But I always feel taken. Welcome Brad. You came here posting a good model. DM
 
Very nice Buck 124 Brad. I just learned something about the combination of features that makes your knife a 1973. I have two but none with a lanyard hole and maroon Micarta - looks very sharp! OH
 
Thanks guys. It has seen light use at best. The clunky grip feel grows on you. I wish it had the box.
 
Brad, your clunky grip is not clunky at all once you hold a current model. I have a wood handle model from the early 1980's, which is nicely rounded, very similar to yours, and a 2012 with black micarta - now it's CLUNKY! OH
 
Old Hunter said:
Brad, your clunky grip is not clunky at all once you hold a current model. I have a wood handle model from the early 1980's, which is nicely rounded, very similar to yours, and a 2012 with black micarta - now it's CLUNKY! OH
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Welcome, and I second what Old Hunter said! Great find, nice knife. The one in my avatar is 1967, not clunky at all, beefy yes, not clunky. Preston
 
Here is a 1973 model 124. I don't have the maroon micarta 1973. But it has a lanyard hole, swivel sheath, 3 line stamp and black micarta. With stainless pommel. DM
 
Hi Brad,

Welcome to the Buck Forum and what a beautiful knife to post photo's of. Your Redhead 124 is correct for the date you stated and finding it for $60 was a read deal or should I say steal! I have alway loved the 122/124 knives and have a few in my pile. Your knife is in exceptional shape for it's age and the current value for that some what uncommon version is about 4 times what you paid for it, do a search of the auction sites (great Job). Thanks for sharing it with all us buck nuts.

Here is a shot of 124's with a redhead in the bunch.


JB
 
The redhead micarta was only made in 73 and is a htf knife. Nice addition.
 
Didn't know they were only made in 73. Just sold mine on eBay. I think it was only on there for a day or so. I posted it here for sale first but no takers.
 
skyler, hang around and keep reading as there is a lot to learn here. Someone on the bay will know. DM
 
These are my three maroon 124 I could find. One of them I traded for a redhead 106.

Haebbie

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Thank-you everyone for the responses, as well as the photos of red-head sisters!
 
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