Identification of a Western knife

[ferguson]

Hi Guys,

If anyone could, I'm trying to ID this Western Fixed Blade. It has a 5" blued blade, 9 3/8" overall, .120" thick at ricasso. Stamped

WESTERN
BOULDER,COLO.
PAT.NO. 1,967,479

Leather washer handle on standard Western "H" type tang. Rough stamped pommel. Sheath has black painted steel rivets. Stenciled on back B.J. TOMSETH in 3/4" high letters.

I'm wondering if it's a govt. issue knife or a private purchase? Any idea of the approximate time period?

Thanks guys!

Steve Ferguson

 

[CAMCO]

Your knife may be a model #L71 that was made during WWII. This knife is more commonly called a SeeBee knife.

Tom Williams
Camillus Cutlery Co.

 

[ferguson]

Thanks for taking the time to answer Tom. We can always depend on you for the facts!

Steve