Identifying this Slipjoint

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Tyronethepro

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I think this would qualify as "Traditional". This was my Grandfather's knife, he's had it as long as I can remember, but I don't know who the maker is, can anyone help me to identify it? The handle feels like Delrin and the bolsters appear to be steel.
All I know is the large blade says, just like this on the side...
Ranger
Prov. USA

Is ranger the maker? Its in very bad shape.

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Thank you for your help.
~ TYRONE
 
Ranger was made by Colonial Knife Company (Providence, RI) from 1938-1951 according to Levine's Guide (IV) and Goins' Encyclopedia Of Cutlery Markings.
 
Like I said, I believe it was a Colonial made knife, but it was made under the brand Ranger

Blues beat me to it....
 
Whoa!! I was going to guess Colonial, not that I have any great knowledge of older pocket knives, but I just saw 8 old Colonials in an antique shop a few days ago!
 
My first new pocketknife was a Ranger. My Dad got it for me on the way to deer camp in 1978.
I still have along with tons of memories.
Thanx for posting it Tyrone.
 
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