Just sharing my REMINGTON 1123 BULLET

OregonEdge

OregonEdge

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As much as I love modern knives, my heart still melts for traditional folders and I saw this one as a great light user. It is pretty much original and well cared for despite the handle damage which was repaired with 2 lead pins. the bail and a very old leather lanyard were obviously near original to the knife. I cleaned the bail, and replaced the leather... although I left on a strip of the original attached at the bottom. (dark brown). The rest, I just lightly cleaned with oil. The blades are about as dangerous sharp as you can get, with the spey almost full. And there's only one thing more dangerous than the edges... the snap! If this mouse trap ever gets me it's going to be ugly. I wince everytime i think about it. Anyway, far from perfect, but well cared for and a history of use, I'm sure. Functionally perfect.
 
Vintage classic knives are my all time favorite EDC's. They have the most character and when they are put to use and come out of your pocket you can bet that they second as a fine conversation piece as well.. For example, before I traded it just recently, I had a vintage Cripple Creek slippy that always got a lot of ooohhs and aaahhs from the fellows at work and at play. You got to love those vintage classics.. And you have a fine one there to be sure OregonEdge!.:thumbup:

BTW, What year is that 1123 Bullet knife??
 
Great old knife.

Here's a sibling:

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I was under the impression that they made the R1123 up until the later 30's before Remington stopped producing knives around 1940. (I'm sure BRL would know the exact info.)
 
Blues said:
I was under the impression that they made the R1123 up until the later 30's before Remington stopped producing knives around 1940. (I'm sure BRL would know the exact info.)
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sorry, I should have clarified... I'm going by an estimate given for the tang stamp style. they probably made them later, but with a different style stamp
 
Mine also displays that same stamp pattern. Unfortunately, though I have copies of the various stampings, I don't have dates that correspond to each.
 
Good link. I wonder if that info has been authenticated.

I believe the original owner of my knife stated that it was purchased new in the 1930's which would fit with the dates supplied on the site.
 
Blues said:
Good link. I wonder if that info has been authenticated.

I believe the original owner of my knife stated that it was purchased new in the 1930's which would fit with the dates supplied on the site.
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well, I take it all with a grain of salt. I know it was made between 1920-1939 for sure. I think the rest is ongoing research. One thing I will say... yours could have sat with a retailer for years before purchase. I think the tang stamps refer to estimates of actual manufacture, not when they were sold or made it into an end users hand. GREAT to see such a similar knife!!!!
 
It would have to be approximate dates of manufacture as nothing else would make any sense.

My knife was purchased by its original owner in the thirties. Whether it was sitting in a shop from the late 20's before he purchased it is unknown. Unfortunately he is no longer available for a consult on this. He sold it to a friend a few years ago who passed it on to me. I am its third owner. (It won't be sold again. Passed on, but not sold.)
 
Great knife Oregon! It's like an old tomcat, torn ear and missing patches of hair, but still rules the alley!
Yours too, Elliot; deserved patina, and still going strong.
Remington sure knew how to style and make knives. Nice to actually carry one without worrying you will scratch it!
 
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