New coollector's questions

[ziomanno]

Hello gentlemen and (late) Merry Xmas from Italy!
I'm new in collecting Camillus military knives: at the moment I have a M4 bayonet, a survival pilot (repro) and a Marine fighting knife, marked "U.S. Camillus" with black leather grips and scabbard (Viet Nam era?).
Since here it's really difficult to find out original WWII or VN Camillus blades, I would try to get one via e bay.
Could you please suggest me how to recognize an original specimen? I'm interested in Navy Mark 2 or USMC fighting knife.
Tanks in advance,

Marzio

 

[edbeau]

Start by going to THE site for Camillus information. http://www.collectors-of-camillus.us/

 

[acourvil]

For military knives, Frank Trzaska has a very helpful site at http://www.usmilitaryknives.com/

Especially check out the The Reproduction Recognition Page and Books For Sale page.

 

[ziomanno]

Thanks to you all. Have a happy New Year!

 

[lsheldon]

You could also look on Gunbroker.com, here is a Marine Combat Knife from Camillus new in the wrap.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=119723064

Les.

 

[acourvil]

If the objective is WWII vintage, that one doesn't make it.